Hossegor - La Graviere Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what's coming our way for Hossegor – La Graviere.

We're in for a bit of a slow start, I won't lie. The first few days are pretty much a write-off. You've got tiny swell and messy winds, so don't bother waxing up just yet. There's a bit of a wait, but things start to get interesting towards the end of the week.

The first real chance of something half decent comes on Friday the 21st. The swell bumps up to about 5 feet from the northwest, but it's pretty average with a period of 10 seconds and the wind is a cross-onshore. The wave energy is moderate at 459, but it's not going to be a pretty picture with rain showers around. It's a marginal call at best. Not worth getting too excited about.

Now, Saturday the 22nd is where we start to see a glimmer of hope. The swell drops a little to about 4 feet, still from the northwest, but the wind swings offshore from the ESE. That offshore breeze will clean things right up. The energy drops to 211, but with clean lines, it'll be a fun size for a lot of boards. Sunday morning the 23rd is looking glassy with the wind dropping to nothing, but the swell is only about 3 feet and a short period of 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit weak (116). Still, a glassy morning on a point is never a bad thing.

There's a bit of a lull again until Thursday the 27th. That morning we see a proper pulse of energy, with the combined swell energy hitting 908. The swell is a solid 7 feet from the WNW with a 10 second period. That's proper groundswell, but at that size it's really for the experienced crew only. The wind is a light cross-shore, so it won't be perfect, but the power will be there. It's a big day for the chargers.

Then, hold onto your hats for Friday the 28th. The morning is an absolute gem. The swell has backed off to a very manageable 4 feet, still from the northwest, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. The energy is a solid 242. This is the standout. The sandbar will be holding that NW swell with no wind. Get the dawn patrol, it will be clean as a whistle. Crowds are always possible at La Graviere, so be ready for a few heads.

Looking into the first week of September, the 30th of August has another glassy morning with a 4 feet WNW swell (258 energy). That's another very strong candidate. And then on Wednesday the 2nd of September, we get another glassy morning with 5 feet from the NW and energy at 372. That's the second big standout in the long-range. It's a bit further out, so don't book the time off just yet, but it's a promising sign.

Alright, that's the picture. Keep your eyes on that Friday the 28th morning and the Wednesday the 2nd morning – those are your best bets. For the rest, be patient.

Rusty.

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