Hossegor - La Graviere Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's happening over the next couple of weeks at La Graviere.

Overall, it's a bit of a tough stretch. We've got some swell running, but the wind and conditions are going to be fighting us most of the time. There are a few windows where it comes together, but you'll have to be picky. The water is sitting at a very unusual 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick steamer.

Saturday, July 4th kicks off with a 4ft swell from the WNW at 10 seconds, but that cross-on wind is going to mess it up. Skip it. Sunday morning, July 5th looks like a real chance though. We've got glassy conditions with the wind dropping to zero from the East. The swell drops to 2ft from the WNW, but that clean surface means it'll be a fun little session on the smaller boards. The energy is moderate (144).

Monday morning, July 6th is worth a look too. A light offshore breeze from the ENE will keep things clean with a 2ft NW swell. It's not big, but it's rideable. After that, the forecast goes pretty average for a long stretch. There's a lot of onshore and cross-onshore wind with waves under 3 feet. Tuesday, July 7th is a write-off. Wednesday, July 8th through to Tuesday, July 15th is mostly poor, with a lot of onshore slop. There's a window on Friday morning, July 10th with glassy conditions and a 2ft WNW swell, but it's only rated as surfable and very ordinary.

Now, the standout. If you've got some patience, Wednesday morning, July 15th is the one to circle. The wind goes glassy from the NE, and we've got a 4ft NW swell with a 10-second period and a solid 229 combined wave energy. That's the best reading in the whole run, and it should produce some proper shape on the sandbar. This one is for advanced surfers, as the swell direction (NW) is a bit off the optimum (W), but the energy and clean conditions make it the best bet. Expect the place to be crowded on a morning like that – it's an exposed spot and word will get out.

After that, it drops off again. Thursday, July 16th and the rest of the run are looking like small, windy, and poor conditions. Sunday morning, July 19th brings glassy wind and a tiny 2ft, but there's just not enough energy to get excited about. No real standouts in the second week beyond that 15th.

Keep your eyes on that Wednesday morning. It's the only true window for a proper session, all else is small and sketchy.

- Rusty

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