La Graviere
Surf Guide
In the heart of Hossegor lies one of the world's top-rated beachbreaks, Graviere. In decent westerly swells, La Graviere produces serious, heavy, hollow, sand-charged pits up to 12-foot that take no prisoners. Summer sees everyone paddling out in fun Hossegor surf, and boogies playing in the shoredump. Rips can be arm-destroying, the shorebreak board-destroying, and the closeouts soul-destroying. But also expect some of the best, most accessible barrels you will ever experience.
Ability Level
Advanced
BegIntAdv
Advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
WelcomingIntimidating
Bustling.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
MellowHeavy
Large, committed local crew.
Spot Rating
Perfect
PoorPerfect
World Class beachbreak wedges.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
LightExhausting
A lot of work when it is pumping.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Moderate
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, W
Wind
E
Surf Height
shoulder high to double overhead+
Tide
All tides