10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Nord, Hossegor, France
La Nord is Hossegor's heavy hitter—arguably Europe's most powerful beach break, where deep-water canyons funnel Atlantic swells into peaks that explode with oceanic force. This is not a wave for the timid: thick lips, heavy holddowns, and a reputation for humbling surfers who've never experienced true European power. The Landes coast's unique bathymetry creates conditions that rival reef breaks in intensity, while the shifting sandbars ensure no two sessions are identical. Autumn is prime season, when clean swells arrive and the summer crowds have departed.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 44/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 21/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 296° is 6° off optimal 290°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 340° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at La Nord. Either swell direction (296°), size (0.8m), or wind (13 km/h from 340°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 296° (WNW) at 6.8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 310° is 20° off optimal 290°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.7m from ideal 2.0m.
Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 6° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Nord. Either swell direction (310°), size (1.3m), or wind (14 km/h from 6°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 310° (NW) at 7.9s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 324° is 34° off optimal 290°, barely within workable range 260°-320°.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 1.0m from ideal 2.0m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 276° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Nord. Either swell direction (324°), size (1.0m), or wind (10 km/h from 276°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 324° (NW) at 6.6s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 337° is 47° off optimal 290°, barely within workable range 260°-320°.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 6s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 289° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Nord. Either swell direction (337°), size (0.7m), or wind (9 km/h from 289°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 337° (NNW) at 6s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 314° is 24° off optimal 290°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 315° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Nord. Either swell direction (314°), size (0.6m), or wind (10 km/h from 315°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 314° (NW) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 307° is 17° off optimal 290°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Light offshore: 8 km/h from 58° (ENE). Grooming the wave face beautifully.
Poor conditions at La Nord. Either swell direction (307°), size (0.9m), or wind (8 km/h from 58°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 307° (NW) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 315° is 25° off optimal 290°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.8m from ideal 2.0m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 131° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Poor conditions at La Nord. Either swell direction (315°), size (1.2m), or wind (10 km/h from 131°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 315° (NW) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 304° is 14° off optimal 290°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 283° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Nord. Either swell direction (304°), size (0.9m), or wind (10 km/h from 283°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 304° (NW) at 9s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Good alignment: Swell from 292° is 2° off optimal 290°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.6m from ideal 2.0m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 326° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Nord. Either swell direction (292°), size (1.4m), or wind (11 km/h from 326°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 292° (WNW) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 284° is 6° off optimal 290°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 312° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Nord. Either swell direction (284°), size (0.6m), or wind (11 km/h from 312°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 284° (WNW) at 8s period
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