Messanges
Beach break · Landes · All levels
Messanges surf today
Forecast for Friday 16 October
Intermediate : Too big for your level. Don't mess with that.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
- Beginner —
- Intermediate —
- Advanced 90
- Charger 90
- Waves 2.1 m · 13 s period
- Wind NW 8 km/h (gusts 25 km/h)
- Tides: ▽ 02:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▽ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00
About this spot
Between Moliets and Vieux-Boucau, one of the wildest stretches of the Landes with long dunes and preserved nature. The south beach has a camping and surf vibe. Works on W/NW swell. Several banks to explore.
Spot photos
Messanges in detail
Swell season for your level
- Beginner: April → September
- Intermediate: all year round
- Advanced: September → April
- Charger: November → March
Based on 5 years of offshore swell. The wind, often decisive on summer afternoons, is not in it: check the forecast
All levels
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Access & landmarks
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Safety
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Frequently asked about Messanges
What tide is best for surfing Messanges?
Messanges usually works best around mid-falling. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Is Messanges suitable for beginners?
Messanges 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.
What wind is ideal for Messanges?
The ideal wind at Messanges comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
What surf spots are near Messanges?
Around Messanges, you can also check conditions at Vieux-Boucau, Moliets, Hourquet. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.