Question 1

Why is La Gravière so powerful?

Accepted Answer

The Hossegor Trench — a unique bathymetric anomaly (the seabed drops sharply from 15 to 50 m just 300 m from the shore) — concentrates and amplifies Atlantic swells. Mobile sandbars create changing peaks. In October with 3+ m swell, the tubes are comparable to Pipeline.

Question 2

When is the Quiksilver Pro France held?

Accepted Answer

Generally in October (WSL Championship Tour). 2-week waiting period. Optimal conditions October–November (2–4 m swell, NE offshore wind). Village event and free concert. One of the most popular events on the circuit.

Question 3

How do you get to Hossegor?

Accepted Answer

A63 from Bayonne (25 km, 20 min) or Bordeaux (180 km, 1h45). SNCF station at Capbreton-Hossegor (regional trains from Dax and Bayonne). TGV Paris–Dax (3h45) then connection (30 km). Biarritz airport (40 km) or Bordeaux (180 km).

Hossegor — La Gravière