Cathedral Point
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 340°
- Size range
- 1.8m - 4.5m
- Ideal size
- 3.7m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Offshore range
- 80° - 140°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Outside Imsouane Bay. Needs big swell to break.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Cathedral Point?
Cathedral Point works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Cathedral Point?
Offshore wind at Cathedral Point blows from the ESE (110°). Anything in the 80° to 140° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Cathedral Point?
Cathedral Point wants NW swell (290° to 340°) between 1.8m and 4.5m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Cathedral Point?
The main season at Cathedral Point is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Big NW swells needed. Powerful hollow waves up to 20ft.
How do I get to Cathedral Point?
Fly into AGA, then allow about 75 minutes by road. Outside Imsouane Bay. Needs big swell to break.
What kind of wave is Cathedral Point?
Cathedral Point is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 9/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Big NW swells needed. Powerful hollow waves up to 20ft.
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