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La Graviere — France
Surf coast

La Graviere

Soorts-Hossegor, Landes · 🇫🇷 France

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One of the planet's finest beach-break barrels, drawing the pro surf tour to Hossegor's shifting sandbanks each autumn.

Water at La Graviere (Soorts-Hossegor, Landes, France) runs to about 22°C at the height of the season, and September-October for autumn swells is the window to aim for.

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Sea temperature
~22°C in the warm season
Water
Powerful blue-green Atlantic
Sand
Golden sand with a steep shorebreak and shifting banks
Swimming
Dangerous, heavy shorebreak and rips, strong swimmers only
Surf
World-class barreling beach break, host of pro-tour events
Best time to visit
September-October for autumn swells
Setting
Open Landes dune coast lined with pine forest
Beach type
Surf coast
Region
Europe

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La Graviere: frequently asked questions

Where is La Graviere?

La Graviere is at Soorts-Hossegor, on the coast of France.

What is the sea temperature at La Graviere?

In the warm season the sea at La Graviere reaches about 22°C. Powerful blue-green Atlantic.

When is the best time to visit La Graviere?

The best time to visit La Graviere is September-October for autumn swells. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does La Graviere have?

La Graviere has golden sand with a steep shorebreak and shifting banks.

Is La Graviere good for swimming?

Dangerous, heavy shorebreak and rips, strong swimmers only.

Can you surf at La Graviere?

World-class barreling beach break, host of pro-tour events.

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