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.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Summer is busy, in the Autumn there's something for everyone, especially on smaller days.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive locals on the better peaks who can get tired of enthusiastic visitors.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Busy, really busy in the summer.
Spot Rating
Fun
Thronging summer resort with fun shifty peaks. Messanges to the south can offer better consistency and quality.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not too bad, closes out as it picks up.
Water Quality
Clean
Fine, suffers after heavy rains.
Hazards
Big bailed boards in the summer, crowds.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard, SUP
Access
Parking on Rue de l'Embouchure, busy in the summer.
Bottom
Sandbanks
Best Season
September - February
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