La Nord
Landes, France
Beach breakAdvanced
Hossegor's northernmost premium beach-break peak, where the full force of Atlantic groundswells hits first, creating powerful, focused barrels over the shallower northern sandbars.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
NE
Offshore
Tide
Any
LowMidHigh
Season
September–November
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Both
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Powerful, hollow peaks, fast and barrelling
Length
75–125m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced–Expert
- •Why: Heavy, hollow beach break with the full force of Atlantic swells, powerful wipeouts and shallow sandbars.
Hazards
- •Shallow sandbars
- •Strong rips
- •More exposed to NW wind chop than the central peaks
- •Powerful hold-downs on bigger days
Local Tips
- •A favourite with the local crew who find it less crowded than La Graviere.
- •Works best on a clean NW swell without too much NW wind, an early morning window is key.
Location
43.6654, -1.4152