Messanges

Messanges is a beach break located on the Aquitaine coast of southwestern France, facing northwest toward the Atlantic Ocean. The spot features a wide sandy beach backed by dense pine forest and agricultural land, typical of the Landes region. The beach break offers consistent small to moderate waves driven by Atlantic swells, with an average wave height of 1.49m. Best conditions occur with northeasterly to easterly winds that create side-shore to side-onshore configurations. The wide sandy beach provides good space for kitesurfing with relatively forgiving conditions. The spot suits beginners to early intermediate riders due to manageable wave heights and sandy bottom with good runoff space. Key considerations include tide-dependent beach width, seasonal beach crowding, and the need for side-shore winds given the northwest-facing orientation. Water temperatures average around 15°C, requiring appropriate thermal protection. The low wind reliability of 8.8% suggests this is primarily a summer destination when thermal winds are more consistent.