Surfing La Graviere

[LloydJones_96]

Hello, I'm from the UK. Planning on going to Hossegor on September to October. I'm wanting to surf La Graviere but want to know of there's any tips on surfing here? I know sand banks play a huge part in getting decent waves. Hope someone can help thanks

[jaffa1949]

You up for handling crowded clean heavy barrels? Great waves and you need to take your A game. sand well it is is the lap of the surf gods. good luck> It will be worth it if you are for it or beating if not.

[LloydJones_96]

Yeah I'm up for a few beatings, worth the beating for some barrels any tips of what part of the tide to surf?

[Oldie]

From the Stormrider guide:

Sited on an old gravel pit, this is the legendary Hossegor tube spot. Dredging the rivermouth has affected wave quality in the past, but it is back with a vengeance, hosting pro-surfing competitions in huge conditions, including the 2011 Quik Pro. Sometimes white-caps outside, rolls in and reforms, standing up over the shallow inside bars. Heavy, thick-lipped beasts, break perilously close to shore and often close-out, snapping more boards than just about anywhere. Tidal range radically affects the window for ideal conditions, as does swell period, which decides if it is messy and inconsistent or lined-up and bombing through. The rip speed usually rises in direct proportion with the swell height and on big days, only the tow crew will be able to get into the sets before being swept south in the current.

Humbling for all but the barrel experts and the pros.

Ready for that?

[freddy]

as mentioned by Oldie , for your safety if you never surfed there do not try your luck few years ago a guy from Switzerland broke his neck after a wipe out at La gravier, if you want to have fun first start with more calm spots like Le Sud and consult with the locals where are the best conditions for every day , based on my experience the best time to surf in Hossegor are at low to mid tide , try to avoid high tide due to the strong currents that can pull you out 200 - 300 meters into the ocean very quickly .