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Tuesday's the pick of the week. The rest of the seven days is a mix of onshore wind and modest swell, but Tuesday brings cross-shore conditions and waist-to-shoulder sets with a bit more punch than the days around it. Water temp data isn't available this week, but it's late July so you won't need more than a shorty or a light 2mm spring suit.
Beginners (La Sud): Monday through Wednesday works fine at La Sud. Waist-to-chest sets, nothing scary, and the onshore on Monday eases off by Tuesday. Thursday onwards drops to thigh-to-waist, which is actually ideal if you're just finding your feet. Stick here all week.
Intermediate (La Centrale): Tuesday is your day. Cross-shore from the NNE, 3m sets with a 10-second period on Wednesday if you want a bit more shape. Monday and the back half of the week are onshore and messy. Not worth it.
Experienced (La Gravière / Les Estagnots): Honestly, it's not a great week. Monday and Tuesday have size (up to 4m max) but the wind's onshore or cross-shore most days. Wednesday has a 10-second period from the NW which could organise things a bit at Les Estagnots, but don't expect clean faces. Worth a look at dawn before the wind builds.
Standout day: Tuesday 28 July · High tides 04:50 and 17:05 · Best sessions in the two hours either side of each high · Light cross-shore NNE wind · Tuesday swell period data incomplete; Wednesday's 10s period from NW is the cleaner read
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Monday's drizzly, but Tuesday hits 37°C and clear, so that's the day to be on the beach early before the heat gets silly. The rest of the week settles into warm and partly cloudy, with a brief soft patch Thursday before it builds again into the weekend. Sun cream is non-negotiable all week; UV is high throughout.
Le Rex listings didn't return this week. Check the programme directly for what's showing and when.
Nothing on at Le Tube this week, and the venue programme didn't return a season list either. Check Le Tube's listings directly if you're set on a gig.
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Ocean-front studio · beach · sleeps 4 · €840 / week · Locations Vacances Hossegor Twenty-two square metres with direct beach access. You're paying for the location, not the space. Fine for two people who plan to spend most of their time outside; tight for four.
This week: Le Surfing for lunch. Order the tuna tataki, eat it with sand between your toes. It's a post-surf spot in the best possible sense, right on the beach, no pretension. Open March to October only, so make the most of it while you're here. Around €25–40 a head.
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