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