8 Days, Multiple Departures
Nestled in the enchanting pine forests of Southwest France, our original Moliets surf camp offers a unique blend of natural beauty and coastal charm. Just a stone's throw away from the pristine beach and the town of Moliets-Plage, our campsite has been a beacon of exceptional surf experiences since its establishment in 2010. As we celebrate 13 years of crafting unforgettable surf holidays in Moliets, our dedicated team, living onsite alongside our guests, welcomes small and large groups of friends, couples, and solo travelers. As the only international surf camp in Moliets, we take pride in hosting surf enthusiasts and holidaymakers from around the globe.
Your week in Moliets
Get ready for an action-packed surf holiday week in Moliets! From live music and open mic nights to our renowned Pub Quiz, a flunky ball tournament in fancy dress, a delightful French wine and cheese evening, and a mesmerizing outdoor surf movie night under the stars – our schedule is filled with exciting events. Join us for pub crawls in Moliets' local bars and numerous opportunities to connect with fellow surfers both within and outside the camp. Engage in beach games, volleyball, and table tennis tournaments, or dive into slip'n'slide and skate competitions. Our spirited Moliets surf camp team is dedicated to ensuring you and your friends are entertained and sporting smiles throughout your stay.
The beach
Embark on a short, scenic ten-minute stroll from our campsite to Plage de Moliets, our local surf beach. In the summer, the Southwest France coastline delivers excellent wave conditions suitable for both beginner and intermediate surfers. With consistent summer swells, Moliets-Plage becomes an ideal playground for those taking their first surf steps or looking to enhance existing skills. Rest assured, our team of qualified international surf instructors is here to ensure you're in good hands, learning from the best as you ride the waves.
Learn to surf in warm water & amazing waves
Experience fantastic surfing conditions between April and October along the Moliets-Plage coastline, offering an ideal setting for both novice and intermediate surfers.
Our most sought-after surf camp package in Moliets is the Surf Chill package. Guests enjoy a total of 6 lessons, featuring 4 sessions of 90-minute practical surf lessons on Moliets-Plage, the beach just outside the surf camp. Additionally, there's a 90-minute breath & balance workshop and a 90-minute surf theory session in the camp, covering water safety, rip currents, and the nuances of French beach breaks.
Surf Course & Surf Instructors
Throughout your week-long surf course, our experienced instructors focus on teaching fundamental surfing skills, including paddling into waves, catching them, standing up, and controlling your surfboard. For our lessons, we provide 'foamies,' ideal for beginners to maximize wave-catching opportunities.
All our instructors are not only qualified and fully licensed in the respective countries but also hold lifeguard certifications. They possess a thorough understanding of wave conditions, local surf spots, and are always ready to assist. Our surf lessons maintain a maximum group size of eight surfers per instructor, with an additional surf assistant if needed. The use of surf equipment (surfboard, leash, and wetsuit) is included in your lessons.
Your first surf lesson kicks off on Sunday. Gather at the surf tent for an introduction and wetsuit allocation on the morning of your inaugural surfing day. We categorize surfers into beginner and intermediate groups, with lesson times posted on our surf camp notice board.
Revitalize your mind with Yoga
Yoga has become a staple for surfers, with many professionals incorporating it into their routine to enhance flexibility, core strength, and overall surfing performance. Following a day of surfing, yoga serves as an excellent practice to boost flexibility and fortify the body.
Nestled among the trees, our expansive shaded yoga platform is the perfect sanctuary. We offer a weekly yoga schedule featuring two daily sessions (excluding Saturdays). Our dedicated and skilled yoga instructors ensure that sessions are enjoyable and cater to yogis of all levels. Once a week, we head to the beach for a sunset yoga session.
Participate in our yoga sessions at the Moliets surf camp and experience firsthand the positive impact on your body and surfing. Choose from 3, 5, or 10 yoga sessions per surf camp week, with complimentary exercise equipment provided during the sessions.
We’re passionate about surfing & truly believe it’s a sport best shared. So whether you’re traveling alone, with your significant other, best friends, groups big and small or your family, we strive to offer a true and unforgettable surf holiday experience to each of our surf holiday guests. Join our passion for surfing & become part of our global surfing family. We can’t wait to be surfing with you this season.
You are welcome to, but there is no need.
If you book our most popular surf package here in Moliets, for example, the SURF CHILL package, the use of all surf equipment (wetsuit, leash & surfboard) is included during your surf lesson time.
Outside of lesson time, we offer surf equipment rental (wetsuit, leash & surfboard) for the duration of your surf holiday week. We have a good range of beginner foam surfboards in the surf camp.
If you’re an intermediate to advanced surfer and are used to surfing hard boards, we recommend you bring your own equipment.
The rules for travelling in European countries changed on 1 January 2021:
UK passport holders can travel to France as tourists for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. You must have at least 6 months left on an adult (or child's) passport to travel to France.
Yes, yes and YES! Our surf camp is PERFECT for solo travelers. The mix of multicultural and multilingual guests and staff combined with a laid back atmosphere makes our camp the ideal place to feel at home and get to know people. We get lots of comments about our positive camp vibes and we have seen many guests make friends for life at our camps. So, if you can't convince your friends to join, don't worry, you’ll make plenty of new ones at camp.
Typically guests are 18+, but if you are aged 16 & 17, you may be able to visit if you travel with a suitable guardian who is 18 or older or can provide a parental consent from. Best to get in touch with us and we can advise you further.
Of course! Our surf camp tents are big enough to keep your own surf equipment in should you wish to bring it. Flight operators usually charge additional luggage fees for taking surfboards, so please check with your flight operator's Large Sports Luggage policy before arriving at the airport to avoid costly fees.
Yes, we do. Both vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request. If you have any allergies or other dietary requirements, you can tell us during the booking process.
Yes, if you're planning on travelling light, you can rent bedding for the duration on your surf holidays. You can add our bedding option during the booking process.
We recommend you arrive in our Moliets Surf Camp on a Saturday, because that's when our surf camp week schedule starts and we really wouldn't want you to miss any of our amazing welcome entertainment. If you cannot get to the surf camp on a Saturday, we recommend you arrive on Sunday morning at the latest, so you don't miss your first surf lesson in the afternoon.
You certainly don't need a car when on surfing holidays in our Moliets Surf Camp. If you are bringing your own surfboard and plan to free surf along France's southwest coast, we do recommend you hire a car. Some public transport companies may also refuse to take large sports equipment on busy routes. There are rental car companies in each airport. However, booking in advance is often much cheaper.