Beach break · Landes · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Give it a shot around 8h. — Best window: 8h–10h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Historic pro tour stop with a dynamic surf school. The central section tends to close out — head towards the dunes on either side for cleaner peaks. Best at all tides on a W/NW swell.
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.
Moliets 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 Moliets comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Moliets, you can also check conditions at Messanges, Vieux-Boucau, Hourquet. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.