Hossegor, France

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2h 48m of daylight left

Sunset at 7:43 PM

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2.6/ 10 · Poor

Best time to ride

5 PM–6 PM

Next 12 hours

Probably not worth the paddle.

Data-driven read

Conditions

Wave

1.9 ft→

Sweet spot 3–8 ft

Period

4s→

Sweet spot 10–16 s

Wind

9 mph NW→

Side-on

Tide

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Hossegor, France

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Peak window

5 PM–6 PM

Avg score 2.6/10

Why this score

Data-driven read on current conditions.

Wave height1.9 ft

Swell period4s

WindSide-on 9 mph

Current: 1.9 ft @ 4s • 9 mph wind. wave height is okay but not doing the heavy lifting short period is making things weaker and choppier light wind is keeping things clean wind direction is fighting the banks and shape

Next 12 hours

Peak window 5 PM–6 PM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Quiet day — 1.9 ft and not much to work with. Probably not worth the paddle today.

5 PM

2.61.9ft

6 PM

2.62.0ft

7 PM

2.02.0ft

8 PM

2.91.9ft

9 PM

2.91.9ft

10 PM

2.91.9ft

11 PM

3.51.9ft

12 AM

3.51.9ft

1 AM

3.51.8ft

2 AM

3.51.8ft

3 AM

3.51.7ft

4 AM

3.51.7ft

Sunrise 4:40 AM Sunset 7:43 PM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

6.0/10

Tuesday, Jul 21 • 2 AM–3 AM

Wave 3.4 ft

Period 6s

Wind max 11 mph

Temp 72–90°F

Saturday, Jul 18

5.5 / 10

Best: 1 AM–2 AM

Wave: 1.4 ft

Period: 4s

Wind max: 11 mph

Sunday, Jul 19

3.5 / 10

Best: 2 PM–3 PM

Wave: 1.9 ft

Period: 9s

Wind max: 10 mph

Monday, Jul 20

4.5 / 10

Best: 1 AM–2 AM

Wave: 3.4 ft

Period: 6s

Wind max: 12 mph

Tuesday, Jul 21

6.0 / 10

Best: 2 AM–3 AM

Wave: 3.4 ft

Period: 6s

Wind max: 11 mph

Wednesday, Jul 22

5.5 / 10

Best: 1 AM–2 AM

Wave: 2.9 ft

Period: 6s

Wind max: 11 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Saturday, Jul 18	1 AM–2 AM	5.5	1.4 ft	4s	11 mph	71–77°F
Sunday, Jul 19	2 PM–3 PM	3.5	1.9 ft	9s	10 mph	72–79°F
Monday, Jul 20	1 AM–2 AM	4.5	3.4 ft	6s	12 mph	71–95°F
Tuesday, Jul 21	2 AM–3 AM	6.0	3.4 ft	6s	11 mph	72–90°F
Wednesday, Jul 22	1 AM–2 AM	5.5	2.9 ft	6s	11 mph	73–85°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Not beginner-friendly today

Beginner basics

Where to go

Hossegor is a famously heavy Atlantic beach break with shifting deep-water sandbanks. The friendliest beaches are Plage des Culs Nus and the south end of Plage Sud on small days, away from La Gravière.

What to avoid

Stay off La Gravière and La Nord on any size — they're heavy barrels that close out viciously. Strong rips form between banks; the seabed drops off fast even close to shore.

Best beginner conditions

Knee-to-chest W or NW swell, 10-12s period, light E wind, mid-dropping tide. Late spring and early autumn before the big swell season.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes