Surfing Guide to Hossegor, France

 

• Summary

• When to go

• Surf Camps

• Where to stay

• Getting there

• Safety/Things to know

• Surf spots

Summary

Beach breaks don’t get much better than the ones in southern Landes. Hossegor is the heart of this surfing paradise and has been hosting the World Surf League every autumn for what became a very prestigious surfing event.

 
Waves here are very hollow and powerful especially in winter providing extremely challenging conditions even for the best surfers. Over the summer months though, Hossegor offers gentle peaks good for learning and practicing.

 

 
The town of Hossegor itself revolves around surfing which gives it a very nice vibe. Wide beaches, young crowd, good nightlife and pleasant weather are all good ingredients for a perfect surf trip.

 
On top of that Hossegor is very close to some other cool surf towns like San Sebastian or Biarritz which are absolutely stunning to visit.

 
 

 

When to go

Even though waves peak in size over winter, the best time to surf Hossegor, France is from May to November as the temperatures rise and the surf vibe takes over in town. Beginners will want to aim for the months of June to September.

Advanced surfers will definitely enjoy the winter months which can offer insane surfing conditions.

 

 

 

Surf Camps in Hossegor

8-day Surf Camp With Immersive French Education in Capbreton, France
US$2,871 includes:

• 10 hours+ French classes
• 5 days of 2-hour surf lessons
• Surf equipment in all sizes including wetsuits
• Unlimited coffee, tea, and natural and mineral water
• 2 dinners with alcoholic beverages
• 7 nights accommodation
• French books and app
• Daily breakfast

 

 

Where to stay in Hossegor

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Best Surf Hotels in Hossegor

La Belle Vie Capbreton

Hotel 202

 

Getting there

There are many ways to get to Hossegor. The nearest airport is in Biarritz, less than 25km away. Trains and buses also run from Paris.

 

 

 

Safety/things to know

-Visit the official tourism department website for visa information.
-Tricky beach break
-Strong currents
-Dramatic tides
-A lot of paddling (and duck diving) is required
 

Surf spots in Hossegor

La Sud

A very friendly beach break that never gets too big or dumpy. Perfect spot for kids or beginners.

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : W
Optimal wind direction : E
 
 

 

La Nord

Doesn’t work unless a 6-8ft+ swell rolls in, La Nord is Hossegor’s big wave surfing spot.

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Advanced
Optimal swell direction : W
Optimal wind direction : E
 
 

La Graviere

This is Hossegor’s main attraction. A world-class beach break producing amazing barrels, especially in autumn and winter.

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Low
Skill level : Advanced
Optimal swell direction : W
Optimal wind direction : E
 
 

Capbreton

La Pointe

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Mid to high
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : W
Optimal wind direction : E
 
 

Le Prevent

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Low to mid
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : W
Optimal wind direction : E
 

Seignosse

Les Culs-nuls

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : W-NW
Optimal wind direction : E
 
 

Les Estagnots

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : W-NW
Optimal wind direction : E