Moliets-Plage Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

Small to medium W - NW

Wind

E

Surf Height

Waist to head high.

Tide

Works through the tides.

Moliets-Plage Surf Guide

Moliets is your classic French resort dream - shifty peaks, pine trees, sand dunes, campsites and cycle paths. Works best in smaller swells.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Competitive locals on the better peaks who can get tired of enthusiastic visitors.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Busy, really busy in the summer.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Thronging summer resort with fun shifty peaks. Messanges to the south can offer better consistency and quality.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Not too bad, closes out as it picks up.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Fine, suffers after heavy rains.

Hazards

Big bailed boards in the summer, crowds.

Access

Parking on Rue de l'Embouchure, busy in the summer.

Bottom

Sandbanks

Best Season

September - February

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