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Anchor Point is Morocco's legendary wave—a long, perfectly peeling right point in Taghazout that can deliver 500-meter rides when NW Atlantic swells hit the coast. The wave needs long-period groundswell and light offshore winds, but when conditions align, it produces some of Africa's finest surfing. The setting is exotic: ancient fishing village, goat herds on the cliffs, and warm Moroccan hospitality. Crowds are intense when it's working.
🇲🇦 Morocco's legend • 500m rides • African perfection
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 280°-340°.
Ideal size: 2.8m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 4.6m.
Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 0°-90°. Best window: morning.
Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
Killer Point is Anchor Point's big-wave sibling—a long right-hand point break that handles larger swells when Anchor maxes out. Named for the Orca sightings in the area (not the wave's danger level), Killer Point requires either a long paddle from Hash Point or a cliff descent to access. When big NW swells march in, the wave can hold double-overhead-plus and offers the longest rides in the Taghazout region. A Moroccan adventure for intermediate-advanced surfers.
🐋 Big-wave Morocco • Orca point • Handles overhead+
Works best with swells from 310° (NW). Workable range: 280°-340°.
Ideal size: 3.5m. Too small below 2m, too big (closeout) above 5m.
Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 18s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
Needs bigger NW swells than Anchor Point.
Long paddle or cliff walk. Named for Orca sightings.
Walk down from cliff or paddle from Hash Point.
Boilers is Taghazout's barrel option—a hollow right-hand reef break named after the old shipwreck boiler visible on the reef. Unlike the point breaks nearby, Boilers offers a more critical, hollow takeoff that can produce genuine tubes on the right swell. It's shallower and more intense than Anchor Point, requiring more commitment and better timing. On smaller days it's fun and punchy; on bigger days it can be heavy and challenging. Morocco's tube fix.
🛢️ Morocco's barrel • Shipwreck reef • Hollow right tubes
Works best with swells from 320° (NW). Workable range: 290°-350°.
Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
Shallow reef at low tide. Breaks next to old boiler wreck.
Safi is Morocco's best-kept secret—a collection of world-class right-hand point breaks that rival anything in the more famous Taghazout zone, but with a fraction of the crowds. The industrial fishing port backdrop may lack the charm of southern Morocco's surf villages, but the waves more than compensate. Long, mechanical walls peel along the rocky points, offering extended rides and genuine quality when Atlantic groundswells light up the coast. For those willing to venture beyond the well-worn Taghazout path, Safi rewards with uncrowded perfection.
🐟 Morocco's secret points • Less crowds, more waves • Industrial charm
Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
Imsouane is Africa's longest wave—a right-hand point break in a sheltered Moroccan bay that produces rides of 300 meters or more when conditions align. The wave is impossibly perfect for longboarding: gentle, predictable walls that peel with metronomic precision, allowing surfers to walk the nose for what feels like forever. The fishing village setting adds authentic Moroccan atmosphere, while the growing surf tourism infrastructure provides comfortable bases. When northern swells arrive and the bay comes alive, Imsouane delivers an experience that justifies every minute of travel.
🏄‍♂️ Africa's longest • 300m rides • Longboard paradise
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 280°-350°.
Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
Winter North Atlantic swells. Warm water alternative.
Tamri is Morocco's quieter choice—a consistent beach and rivermouth break between Agadir and Essaouira that offers an escape from the crowds that have descended on Taghazout. The wave works on the same swells but attracts far fewer surfers, allowing for the kind of uncrowded sessions that are increasingly rare along this popular coast. The banana plantation backdrop and traditional village atmosphere provide authentic Moroccan culture, while the variety of peaks means there's usually something working regardless of exact conditions. For those seeking quality without queues, Tamri delivers.
🍌 Banana plantation backdrop • Taghazout escape • Uncrowded quality
Works best with swells from 305° (NW). Workable range: 270°-340°.
Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Offshore wind from 60° (ENE). Offshore range: 20°-100°. Best window: morning.
Winter swells. Less crowded than Taghazout.
Village access through banana plantation.
Safi Le Jardin is one of the most feared waves in Morocco—a heavy, slabbing right that breaks over a shallow reef just outside Safi harbor. When massive WNW swells arrive, usually only a few times per year, the wave produces thick, grinding barrels that hold well overhead and beyond. The takeoff is steep, the bottom shallow, and the consequences severe. This is a wave for experts who have earned their stripes elsewhere.
⚡ Morocco's heaviest slab • Rare but perfect • Expert-only barrels
Works best with swells from 305° (NW). Workable range: 280°-330°.
Ideal size: 3.2m. Too small below 2.4m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
Offshore wind from 110° (ESE). Offshore range: 80°-140°. Best window: morning.
Needs large NW-WNW swells. Breaks only few times per year.
🪸 Sharp reef, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, ⚠️ Shallow
La Source sits just north of the famous Anchor Point, fed by fresh water springs that give the spot its name. The wave is a long, peeling right that can connect through multiple sections on bigger swells, offering rides of several hundred meters. When it links with Mysteries further down the point, you can surf nearly a kilometer. The water is notably colder here due to the springs, but the wave quality makes it worthwhile.
💧 Spring-fed point • Links with Mysteries • Kilometer rides possible
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 290°-340°.
Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-120°. Best window: morning.
Winter swells best. NW groundswells ideal.
Just north of Anchor Point. Hollow reef break, fresh water springs.
Mysteries is the middle section of the famous Taghazout point break system, sitting between La Source to the north and Anchor Point to the south. When the swell is big enough and the direction right, you can catch a wave at La Source and ride it all the way through Mysteries and into Anchor Point—a ride of nearly a kilometer. The wave offers long walls with occasional barrel sections over a rocky reef.
🔮 Middle of the magic • Links the points • Long walls
Winter swells best. Links with La Source on big days.
Sharp reef. Part of the Taghazout point system.
Dracula's is named for the jagged, fang-like rocks that guard this remote Moroccan reef break north of Taghazout. The wave is a true A-frame, offering hollow lefts and fast, walling rights that break over a shallow reef. The setting is pristine and uncrowded, with the vampire-tooth rocks adding an eerie beauty to the lineup. Best on medium swells with east winds.
🧛 Vampire-teeth rocks • A-frame perfection • Remote hollow waves
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 290°-345°.
Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Winter swells. A-frame wave with hollow lefts and fast rights.
A-frame wave with hollow lefts and fast rights. Remote pristine setting.
Panoramas sits on the southern edge of Taghazout, offering sweeping views of the coastline that give the spot its name. The wave is a long, walling right that works best on bigger NW swells when conditions can become world-class. The reef produces clean, lined-up walls perfect for carving and the occasional barrel section. A great alternative when the main Taghazout points are too crowded.
🌅 Scenic point break • Long walls • Works on bigger swells
Winter swells. Southern edge of Taghazout. World-class when conditions align.
Devil's Rock takes its name from the dramatic, jagged rock formation that looms over the lineup. The wave is a consistent left that breaks below the rocks, offering barrel sections on good days and fun walls the rest of the time. It's one of the more reliable spots in the area, often working when the main points are too small or too big.
😈 Dramatic rock backdrop • Consistent left • Barrel sections
Reliable when other spots aren't. Below striking rock formation.
Below striking rock formation. Can barrel on good days.
Reliable consistent left. 30-min walk from Robertsport.
Banana Point is named for the banana plantation that once stood nearby. The wave is a gentle, mellow right that's perfect for longboarding and learning. It picks up less swell than the main Taghazout points, making it a great option on bigger days when other spots are maxing out. The long, easy walls and forgiving nature make it popular with beginners and longboarders alike.
🍌 Mellow longboard point • Beginner-friendly • Named for banana farm
Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Works on smaller swells. Gentle mellow right by longboarders.
Popular with beginners and longboarders. Can get crowded.
Gentle mellow right. Perfect for longboarding.
Cathedral Point is the big-wave outer reef of Imsouane, breaking well outside the famous bay when serious NW swells arrive. When it's on, the wave produces powerful, hollow barrels that can reach 20 feet, dwarfing the mellow longboard waves inside the bay. The name comes from the cathedral-like rock formations on the point. This is expert territory only.
⛪ Imsouane's outer reef • 20ft hollow barrels • Expert-only big waves
Ideal size: 3.1m. Too small below 1.8m, too big (closeout) above 4.5m.
Big NW swells needed. Powerful hollow waves up to 20ft.
Powerful hollow waves. Big NW swell hits.
Outside Imsouane Bay. Needs big swell to break.
Anza is the main beach break in Agadir, offering fun peaks along a stretch of sandy beach near the city. The wave works best on smaller days when the points up north are too small. Multiple peaks mean you can usually find your own wave even when it's busy. A good option for beginners or for a quick surf when staying in Agadir.
🏖️ Agadir's beach break • Multiple peaks • City surf option
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 270°-350°.
Works on smaller days. Agadir beach. Good for beginners.
Camel Point takes its name from a distinctive camel-shaped rock formation visible from the lineup. The wave is a fun, peaky beach break that works on a variety of conditions. Popular with the surf camp crowd from nearby Essaouira, it offers consistent waves without the crowds of the more famous Taghazout points.
🐪 Camel-shaped rock landmark • Fun beach peaks • Essaouira area
Beach break with distinctive camel-shaped rock.
Near Essaouira. Named for camel-shaped rock.
Sidi Kaouki is a small village south of Essaouira known for its consistent beach break and laid-back vibe. The wave offers quality peaks along a long stretch of beach, though the area is notorious for wind—the same Alizé trade winds that made Essaouira famous for kiting. Early mornings before the wind picks up offer the best conditions. The village has a rustic, spiritual atmosphere with a shrine to the local saint.
🕌 Spiritual village vibes • Quality beach peaks • Windy conditions
Can be windy. Quality peaks when conditions align.
Near Essaouira. Empty waves, long at low tide.
Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its ancient medina, blue boats, and relentless wind. The beach break in front of the old town offers fun waves when conditions align, but the Alizé trade winds that blow from the northeast make it more famous for kiting and windsurfing than surfing. Early morning before the wind picks up is the window. The beautiful walled city and fresh seafood make it worth a visit regardless.
🏰 UNESCO medina • Windy wind capital • Early morning surf window
UNESCO medina town. Windy but quality peaks.
Cross is a quality right point break located near Banana Point on the Taghazout coast. The wave offers fun, workable walls that are perfect for practicing turns and building speed. Less famous than its neighbors, it often provides an escape from the crowds at the main spots while still delivering quality waves.
✝️ Quality right point • Less crowded • Near Banana Point
Tifnit is a small fishing village south of Agadir where the waves are often empty and the beach stretches for miles. The break offers fun peaks along a sandy beach, with particularly long rides at low tide. The village has maintained its traditional character, with fishermen still using the old methods. A great escape from the busier Taghazout area.
🎣 Traditional fishing village • Empty beach break • Miles of sand
South of Agadir. Empty waves, long at low tide.