Issue 00 · Week of 18-24 May 2026

This week in Hossegor.

Surf forecast, what's on, what to skip. In your inbox before 8am every Monday.

surf & conditions

[data unavailable this week]

Forecast data for 18–24 May 2026 didn't come through. All seven days returned nulls across wave height, wind, and tides. Rather than guess, we're leaving this blank and will update when the data's back.

Check Magicseaweed or Windguru directly for the week's conditions before heading to the beach.

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weather

Warm and dry through Thursday, then it peaks hard on Friday — 37°C mid-week is genuinely hot for May, so get on the beach early before the afternoon heat builds. Thunderstorms likely Sunday, but the rest of the week stays clear. Sun cream over a jacket this week.

cinema: le rex

Le Rex listings didn't return this week. Check the programme directly for what's showing and when.

live music: le tube + area

Nothing confirmed at Le Tube for the week of 18–24 May. The season programme has some decent names coming up, though: Massive Attack, The Cure, Jul, Skip The Use, La Maison Tellier, and a few others. Dates aren't locked in yet. Check the full programme for when things firm up.

surf culture & special events

Nothing surf-specific lands in the 18–24 May window this week. The We Are Family Festival runs 22–24 May in Hossegor but it's a general music and arts event across various venues, not surf culture, so it belongs in Block 6 if anywhere.

Worth flagging ahead: the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series – Hossegor Classic is listed for 4 July. No further details are public yet, but it's one to watch if you're planning a summer trip.

[no surf culture events this week]

what's on this week

Louis Lopez exhibition, Villa Seren – running until 31 May, open daily. Local artist, worth a look if you're passing through the centre.

We Are Family Festival, 22–24 May – three days across various spots in and around Hossegor. Eclectic programme, independently organised. Details thin on the ground but worth checking their own channels if that kind of thing's your bag.

Les Halles Gourmandes, Friday 22 May, 18h–22h30 – the weekly evening food market is back for the season. Good spot for a wander and something to eat before the night gets going.

Pelote basque tournament, Soorts-Hossegor trinquet – running through to 2 July. Drop in on a match if you've never seen it. Fast, loud, and nothing like what you'd expect.

where to stay

Domaine d'Aïga apartment · lake-side · sleeps 4 · €1,850 / week · Locations Vacances Hossegor Terrace facing the lake, quiet residential setting, and close enough to the water that you'll hear it at night. Better for evenings than early-morning surf checks.

Plage Sud apartment · beach · sleeps 4 · €1,200 / week · Locations Vacances Hossegor First floor of a villa right by La Sud, with ocean views from the flat. You'll hear the beach in summer, which is either the point or the problem depending on how you sleep.

where to eat this week

This week: Central Park for dinner. Order the burger or go with the fish of the day if it's on the board. Casual and family-friendly, no fuss. Around €20–30 a head. Worth noting: service slows right down on Saturday nights, so either go early or don't be in a rush.

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