La Graviere
La Graviere is arguably the world's heaviest beachbreak—a freight-train of a wave that breaks with reef-like power over shifting sand banks in Hossegor, France. The Gouf de Capbreton submarine canyon focuses Atlantic swells directly at this stretch of beach, producing thick, dredging barrels that have humbled many pros. When it's on, the tubes are round and perfect, but the closeouts are savage and the paddle-outs punishing. This is where beachbreak surfing reaches its absolute ceiling.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (295°)
- Direction range
- 265° - 330°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.8m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 140°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
8/10
👥 Spring Break (Apr 4 – May 4) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach
Best Season
Peak: Sep-Nov
Secondary: Mar-May
Autumn (Sep-Nov) is prime. Offshore canyon focuses swell.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
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Les Cavaliers
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Les Cavaliers
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Guethary
🏄♂️ Basque big wave • Harbor reef • Size magnet