Located in Landes, France, Mimizan-Plage is a fun beach break that is quite consistent for the area. The waves here break over a sand bottom for up to 100 meters throwing out some great barrels when the conditions are right. Be aware of some potential pollution around the river mouths.
What are the best surf conditions for Mimizan-Plage?
Gets good from waist high to triple overhead. We recommend riding a longboard here when smaller and a shortboard when the size steps up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and can get busy on weekends and holidays (5/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the North, Northwest, and West. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing a spring suit in the summer when water temperatures rise to 21 degrees. In winter a 5/4 is best when water temps drop to 12 degrees. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
