La Graviere

Surf Guide

In the heart of Hossegor, close to the bars and cafes of the seafront plaza, lies one of the world's top rated beach breaks, Graviere. This is the crowning glory of a region that boasts a 225-km stretch of golden sand from the mouth of the Gironde in the north to Anglet in the south. In decent westerly swells, La Graviere produces serious, heavy, hollow, sand-charged pits of up to 12-ft that really take no prisoners. Even seasoned North Shore pros liken the waves produced here to Hawaiian pits. Summer sees the world paddling out in fun Hossegor surf, and boogers playing in the shore dump, but as the seasons change and the swells increase, the numbers begin to drop off. Rips can be arm-destroying, the shore break board-destroying and closeouts soul-destroying. But also expect some of the best, most accessible barrels you will ever experience. Come in the autumn and share a peak with your heroes.