Hossegor

One of Europe’s most exciting surf towns, with beach breaks that rival the world’s best reefs and miles of sandy coastline. The pine forests, the lake, the food, and the proximity to the Basque Country make Hossegor more than a surf trip.

One of Europe’s most exciting surf towns, with beach breaks that rival the world’s best reefs and miles of sandy coastline. The pine forests, the lake, the food, and the proximity to the Basque Country make Hossegor more than a surf trip.

Best time to surf in Hossegor

Average wave size (ft)

Average wave size (ft)

8.4
9.8
7.8
5.0
4.3
3.8
3.4
4.1
4.8
6.6
8.3
9.2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4.9
5.5
5.5
5.0
4.8
4.9
4.8
5.2
5.3
5.0
4.7
4.8
8.4
9.8
7.8
5.0
4.3
3.8
3.4
4.1
4.8
6.6
8.3
9.2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4.9
5.5
5.5
5.0
4.8
4.9
4.8
5.2
5.3
5.0
4.7
4.8

Consistency score

Consistency score

September to November: the sweet spot, with warm water lingering after summer, building autumn swell, cleaner conditions, and fewer crowds.

December to April: the most powerful and consistent season, with regular North Atlantic swell. It is bigger, colder, and sometimes stormier; best suited to intermediate and advanced surfers.

May to September: mellower and more beginner-friendly, with smaller waves, warm weather, and long days, though the town and beaches get busy in July and August.

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