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Moliets-Plage is a well-known surf spot located along the beautiful French coastline. It features typical elements of a resort area with shifty peaks, surrounding pine trees, sand dunes, and plenty of campsites. This spot is popular among surfers, especially in the summer, but it can get quite crowded. The River Huchet often helps create some decent banks for surfing, and while it’s a fun place to catch waves, it's essential to explore a bit to find more consistent peaks when the crowds roll in.
When it comes to surfing here, Moliets-Plage works best with small to medium swells coming from the west, northwest, and occasionally north. It can handle swell sizes ranging from 0.6 meters to 2.4 meters (2ft to 8ft) and offers both left and right breaking waves. The bottom is sandy, which is good for those not used to rocky spots. The ideal conditions usually have winds from the east-southeast or southeast and the best tides are low to mid and even mid to high. Paddling is manageable, but be prepared for some closeouts as the swell picks up. It caters to a range of abilities, making it suitable for beginners, intermediates, and those bringing various types of boards like shortboards, funboards, fishes, longboards, and bodyboards.
Getting to Moliets-Plage is pretty straightforward with parking available on Rue de l'Embouchure, but expect it to be busy during the summer months. Crowds can be a hassle, as this spot swells with enthusiastic visitors, and the local surfers can be competitive on the best peaks. It's worth noting that although the surf is decent, nearby Messanges to the south tends to offer more consistent and higher quality waves.