Local time
14:00
Sunrise
08:00
Sunset
19:54
Data source
Preview
Wave height
2.1m
Excellent · 96/100Primary swell
1.7 m
12s · W
Wind
3 km/h
Offshore · E
Sea
18.2°C
3/2 mm suit
Tide
Rising
+0.6 m · High 16:00
Forecast integrity.
Every recommendation carries its source state, model coverage and sampling context.
Model agreement
—
Comparison unavailable
Cross-model consensus
The primary forecast remains available without a cross-model signal.
Wave spread
—
Period spread
—
Horizon
—
Marine
Deterministic preview guidance
Wind & weather
Deterministic preview guidance
Tide context
Modelled preview phase
Ocean station
Independent observation used when a suitable station is available.
Cleaner signal needed
WAIT
Hold for a fresher or better-aligned window.
Why this call.
A conservative read of forecast quality, independent observations, model spread and the exact break profile.
Best window
12:00–15:00
Epic · 1.6–1.6 m · good tide fit
Model agreement
Comparison pending
A single-model forecast is available without a cross-check.
Observed ocean
Checking nearby stations
Looking for an independent real-ocean signal.
Break profile
Spot calibrated
La Nord · <1 km model sample · 45% coverage
Higher bars mean a cleaner model signal
Spot intelligence.
La Nord is a big-water option whose usable peak, entry and exit can change with the bank and swell angle.
Profile source · Hossegor break guideCalibrated geometry
Faces W · 290°
Clean offshore axis E · Advanced profile
Wave
Outside left + right peaks
Deep sand banks
Swell window
W–NW
2.0–5.5 m profile range
Clean wind
E–SE offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Low to mid · bank dependent
Profile-aware timing
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Hourly forecast
The next 48 hours
Tide intelligence
Read the water.
Tide phase, speed and range interpreted through this break's own profile, with offshore-current context and buoy verification.
Water level now
High · rising
+0.6 m
relative to MSL
Fast rise
+0.42 m/h
High · 16:00
In 2 hours
2.3 m
Mesotidal
0.38 km/h
Flowing N
Spot tide profile · Adaptive
Low to mid · bank dependent
An adaptive big-water baseline; the outside bank and safe exit can move after every major swell.
Profile source · Hossegor break guideHigh
28 Mon · 16:00
+1.1 m
Low
28 Mon · 22:00
-1.1 m
High
29 Tue · 04:00
+1.1 m
Low
29 Tue · 10:00
-1.1 m
Tide sync windows
Best upcoming tide phases for this break
Tide fit only · waves and wind scored separately
28 Mon
19:00–21:00 · -0.5 m
29 Tue
07:00–09:00 · -0.4 m
30 Wed
00:00–02:00 · -0.4 m
Tides and currents use the Météo-France global ocean model via Open-Meteo at roughly 8 km resolution. Sea level includes tide and atmospheric effects and is referenced to global mean sea level, not a local chart datum. Coastal accuracy is limited; never use this for navigation.
7-day outlook
Pick your day.
Model: SWELLRADAR preview model
Today
2.2 m
12s · W
Excellent · 96
29 Tue
2.1 m
13s · W
Excellent · 96
30 Wed
2.2 m
11s · W
Excellent · 96
Nearby decision radar
Stay here—or move?
The break
Beach break
Advanced. Works best with W–NW swell.
Timing
E–SE offshore
Low to mid · bank dependent. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Fallback preview
Wave guidance, tide phase and offshore currents are modelled unless a nearby buoy observation is shown.