Surf: General: In the heart of Hossegor lies one of the world's top-rated beachbreaks, Graviere. This is the crowning glory of a region that boasts a 225 km stretch of golden sand from the mouth of the Gironde in the north to Anglet in the south. In decent westerly swells, La Graviere produces serious, heavy, hollow, sand-charged pits up to 12-foot that take no prisoners. Summer sees everyone paddling out in fun Hossegor surf, and boogies playing in the shoredump, but as the seasons change and the swells increase, the numbers begin to drop off. Rips can be arm-destroying, the shorebreak board-destroying, and the closeouts soul-destroying. But also expect some of the best, most accessible barrels you will ever experience - if you come in the autumn. Tides: All tides Size: shoulder high to double overhead+ Wind: E Swell: NW, W Bottom: Sand Paddling: A lot of work when it is pumping. Spot Rating: World Class beachbreak wedges. Access: Simple. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Large, committed local crew. Local Vibe: Bustling. Environment: Moderate Hazards: Pummelings. Season: October-February but gets good year-round.