Moliets
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Quality strongly depends on sand bar development. Some years it can be a really nice barreling section, some years waves close out on the entire spot.
Atmosphere:
Ok, except in the summer. Many bodyboarders and tourists.
Additional Info:
Right and lefts. A better wave is located at the mouth of a small river (courant d'Huchet) where nice sand bars can lead to nice rights (100-150m). Beware of a strong lateral current when waves are higher than 2m+.
Location
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25 km, north of Capbreton. Moliets Plage.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast, Ordinary |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Nudist colony (France only!)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
La Lette Blanche
2.62 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Moliets Golf
3.53 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |