Hossegor - La Centrale Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.66° N 1.44° W

Hossegor - La Centrale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hossegor - La Centrale sea temperature is
24.4° C
3.5° 

Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hossegor - La Centrale this week:

The surf forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hossegor - La Centrale in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Imperial version

Alright, let’s talk about Hossegor – La Centrale for the next couple of weeks. Straight up – the first week is pretty flat and messy. The water is sitting at 75.9°F right now, which is a whopping 6.3°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real anomaly, feels like a warm bath. But the waves? Barely a ripple. From Sunday 19 July right through to the end of the following week, we’re looking at tiny, short-period slop – mostly knee-high or less, poor winds, and nothing worth paddling out for. The combined energy stays under 100 (17–88) for most of that stretch, so it’s really weak.

Monday 21 July morning does go glassy, but the swell is only 3ft and period 6s – just a dribble. Not a recommendation. The next few days are similar: small, choppy, onshore. You’d be bored.

Then things start to change around Tuesday 28 July. The swell builds quickly – Tuesday afternoon sees 10ft from the WNW with a period of 10s and a combined energy of 1405 – that’s proper heavy. But here’s the thing: the wind is NNW cross-shore, and the comment says it’s actually too big for La Centrale. That’s a lot of power for a beach break, and at 10ft it’s only for experts – and even then, it’s pushing the limits. Still, if you’re a charger and you know the bank, you might sneak a set.

The real standout is Wednesday 29 July morning. This is the one to circle. The swell drops to a more manageable 7.2ft from the WNW, period still 10s, energy 1030 – strong but not insane. And the wind? Light offshore from the ENE

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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28
22
17
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
20
NNW
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NW
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High Tide
8:58AM3.39m
9:16PM3.57m
9:43AM3.19m
10:03PM3.27m
10:32AM3.00m
10:56PM2.99m
11:28AM2.83m
11:59PM2.77m
12:35PM2.74m
1:14AM2.67m
1:48PM2.75m
2:27AM2.70m
2:53PM2.86m
3:25AM2.82m
Low Tide
2:52PM0.46m
3:25AM0.51m
3:40PM0.70m
4:12AM0.78m
4:32PM0.94m
5:05AM1.02m
5:33PM1.13m
6:05AM1.20m
6:43PM1.24m
7:14AM1.27m
7:55PM1.22m
8:20AM1.23m
8:57PM1.11m
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Information about the Hossegor - La Centrale Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hossegor - La Centrale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hossegor - La Centrale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hossegor - La Centrale) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Hossegor - La Centrale is 18 km (11 miles) from Bayonne. If you plan a holiday in Landes, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bayonne. Bayonne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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