Surfing Banana Point: The Complete Guide

Banana Point is a point break located in Taghazout, Morocco, offering a right-hander along the continent's diverse coastline. Banana Point is named for the banana plantation that once stood nearby. Rated as beginner-friendly difficulty with crowded conditions, this point break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is NW (315°), with workable conditions from WNW to NNW (290°–340°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Banana Point needs a minimum of 0.8m / 3ft to start working and handles swells up to 2m / 7ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 8 seconds, with 12 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the E (90°). The full offshore range spans ENE to ESE (60°–120°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at all tides. Optimal tide range is 0.3m–2m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Banana Point runs October, November, December, January, February, March (Oct–Mar). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens April, May, September (Apr–Sep). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Works on smaller swells. Gentle mellow right by longboarders.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 18°C / 64°F. Bring a 3/2mm wetsuit — 4/3mm in winter months.

Getting There

The nearest airport is AGA, roughly 30 minutes by car.

Access: Gentle mellow right. Perfect for longboarding.

Direct flights are available from major hubs including LHR, CDG, MAD, AMS. Taxis and transfers are available — no rental car needed.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

👥 Crowded — Gets very crowded

Popular with beginners and longboarders. Can get crowded.

Safety Tips:

Surf early mornings or off-peak days to avoid the worst of the crowds

Skill Level: This spot is rated beginner-friendly (3/10). Crowd Level: Typically crowded (7/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Banana Point? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Banana Point is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*