Surfing Tifnit: The Complete Guide

Tifnit is a sandy-bottom beach break located in Agadir, Morocco, offering both lefts and rights along the continent's diverse coastline. Tifnit is a small fishing village south of Agadir where the waves are often empty and the beach stretches for miles. Rated as intermediate difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this beach 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 W to N (270°–350°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Tifnit needs a minimum of 0.8m / 3ft to start working and handles swells up to 2.5m / 8ft 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 Tifnit 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: South of Agadir. Empty waves.

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 60 minutes by car.

Access: South of Agadir. Empty waves, long at low tide.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🏝️ Remote — Far from help

Remote fishing village. Few amenities.

Safety Tips:

Carry a first aid kit and emergency communication. Help may be far away

Skill Level: This spot is rated intermediate (4/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (2/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Tifnit? 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 Tifnit is firing.

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