Safi
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.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (310°)
- Direction range
- 280° - 340°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 2m
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Multiple access points along coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Safi?
Safi works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Safi?
Offshore wind at Safi blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 45° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Safi?
Safi wants NW swell (280° to 340°) between 0.8m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Safi?
The main season at Safi is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep. October-March Atlantic swells.
How do I get to Safi?
Fly into ESU, then allow about 90 minutes by road. Multiple access points along coast.
What kind of wave is Safi?
Safi is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
October-March Atlantic swells.
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