Mysteries
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 340°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Between La Source and Anchor Point.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Mysteries?
Mysteries is a reef break in Taghazout, Morocco, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Mysteries?
Mysteries picks up swell from the WNW round to the NNW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NW. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Mysteries?
An E wind is dead offshore at Mysteries, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Mysteries?
Mysteries is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Mysteries?
The most reliable run of swell at Mysteries comes Oct to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Sep too. Winter swells best. Links with La Source on big days.
How cold is the water at Mysteries?
The water at Mysteries averages around 18°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Mysteries good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Sharp reef. Part of the Taghazout point system.
How do I get to Mysteries?
The nearest airport on our list is AGA, then it's roughly a 25-minute drive. Between La Source and Anchor Point.
What other surf spots are near Mysteries?
The closest breaks we track are Anchor Point (0.0 km), La Source (0.8 km) and Dracula's (1.1 km), handy when Mysteries isn't working. We track 9 spots around Taghazout in total.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter swells best. Links with La Source on big days.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Anchor Point
🇲🇦 Morocco's legend • Long rights • African perfection
La Source
💧 Spring-fed point • Links with Mysteries • Kilometer rides possible
Dracula's
🧛 Vampire-teeth rocks • A-frame perfection • Remote hollow waves
Devil's Rock
😈 Dramatic rock backdrop • Consistent left • Barrel sections
Panoramas
🌅 Scenic point break • Long walls • Works on bigger swells
Boilers
🛢️ Morocco's barrel • Shipwreck reef • Hollow right tubes
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