Surf
Hossegor is a real swell magnet: west-facing into the Bay of Biscay, where a deep underwater trench catches the Atlantic rollers, which means there are rideable waves almost every day of the year. From epic a-frames and barrelling sandbar breaks to secret spots up the coast in Seignosse, there’s something for everyone. Pros head to the hollow and heavy-lipped pits at world-famous La Graviere, while beginners nd softer peaks and slower take-os at sheltered La Sud.
September and October are the golden period for balmy water temperatures and clean oshore conditions. But for serious surng, skip the summer crowds and catch the best breaks during the winter months – La Nord awakens from its seasonal slumber and turns into Hossegor’s mythical big wave spot, with epic swells, strong shorebreaks and shifting sandbanks to contend with.
