Hossegor - La Graviere Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for our little slice of coast.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but it’s not all bad news. The real action is at Hossegor - La Graviere, a proper sandbar setup that’s exposed to the west. The water is running *much warmer than normal* for this time of year, sitting at a balmy 74°, which is a couple of degrees above what we’d usually expect – a nice surprise if you’re paddling out without a steamer.

First up, Tuesday the 1st of September. Morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a clean 5.0ft swell from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The combined energy is solid at 448, so there’s a good, punchy feel to the waves. This is the standout of the first week. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, has power, and that offshore wind will keep the faces nice and groomed. For the advanced crew, this is the session to circle. The afternoon goes to crap as the wind swings cross-shore and onshore – forget it.

Wednesday the 2nd is a total glass-off in the morning. No wind at all, swell drops to 3.3ft from the NW, and the energy is down to 145. It’s small, but that glassy surface will make it fun for a longboard if you’re keen for a soft paddle. Not a standout, just a pleasant session if you’re desperate. The rest of the week through to Saturday the 5th is a write-off – tiny, weak, or windy. There’s a definite gap of a few days where you’re better off doing something else.

Now, Sunday the 6th of September brings a morning that looks good again. Glassy conditions, 4.3ft from the NW with a 12-second period, and the energy is back up to 448. That longer period will give the waves some shape and bring proper gaps between sets. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze, making it another solid call for the day. This is your second best option in the first week.

After that, we hit a long flat spell. From Monday the 7th through Saturday the 12th, it’s messy, onshore, or just too small and weak to bother with. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, chopping up what little swell there is. A real blank run of several days with nothing worth recommending.

There’s a flicker of hope on Sunday the 13th, but a 1.0ft wave? Forget it. That’s a lake, not surf.

Looking into the second week, the standout pops up again. Tuesday the 15th of September morning. We’re looking at 3.6ft from the WNW with a 12-second period, glassy conditions with a slight breeze, and the energy is strong at 400. The waves will be clean, well-formed, and have some proper grunt for the size. This is your best bet in the longer range – promising, but keep an eye on it as we get closer.

Wednesday the 16th of September morning also looks promising. Glassy conditions again, 3.6ft from the NW with an 11-second period, energy at 333. Another clean session on offer.

So, to wrap it up: The first week has two clear windows – Tuesday morning the 1st and Sunday the 6th, with Tuesday the 1st being your best shot. The second week looks like Tuesday and Wednesday mornings the 15th and 16th are worth getting excited for. The crowds at La Graviere are sometimes a factor, so get out early.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.

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