Beach break · Landes · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : It's good right now. Get in. — Best window: 6h–8h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Preserved Landes spot in a forest setting. Good sandbars near the bunker or near the river to the north. Works on W/NW swell. Uncrowded and scenic — a proper Landes escape.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Contis is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Contis comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Contis, you can also check conditions at Cap-de-l'Homy, Mimizan, Saint-Girons. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.