Landes, south-west France, France
Hossegor Surf Guide
Hossegor is the beach-break capital of Europe. A deep offshore canyon feeds powerful, high-quality sandbar waves along the Landes coast, and autumn brings world-class barrels and a pro-tour stop.
Best conditions
Best swell directionWNW (285°)
Offshore windESE (105°)
Swell exposureWide open exposure
Break typeBeach break
Best seasonAutumn (September to November)
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced
Direction and exposure values come from SwellChaser’s calibrated forecast model. Always check a live forecast and local conditions before you paddle out.
About Hossegor
Hossegor’s beaches (La Nord, La Gravière, La Sud) fire on clean Atlantic groundswell, with the nearby Gouf de Capbreton canyon adding punch. La Gravière in particular is famous for heavy, hollow barrels.
The banks are best in early autumn before winter storms rearrange the sand, and offshore easterlies groom the peaks.