Moroccan professional surfer Othmane Choufani was once asked: “Are there waves in Morocco?” Morocco has 1,800 kilometres of Atlantic coastline, we don’t just have waves here, we have some of the best surf spots in the world, especially in the region around Agadir.
This article presents the special features of the most famous surf spots in the region around Agadir. For each spot, the most important characteristics are listed, which you can use to assess whether this spot is suitable for your surfing level. In addition, in combination with the daily surf forecast via e.g. Windguru or Surfline, you can check exactly whether it is currently worth travelling to this spot.
Of course, I’ll start with the most famous and arguably best surf spot in Morocco, which is also one of the best spots in the whole of Africa. It is our world-class righthand that was first surfed by an Australian in the 1960s.
Anchor Point is located in the beautiful fishing village of Taghazout, which has been characterised by surfers for many decades. The surfing culture is not just present in this village, it is a crucial part of the culture. From October to March, the spot unfolds its full power and makes every surfer’s heart beat faster. Even if you can’t surf yourself yet, you can watch the surfers perform their impressive manoeuvres from the beach.
When a persistent north-westerly swell comes up, Anchor Point really comes into its own. From the rocky drop-off at the outer summit, an impressive variety of options for speedwall and cutback hooks opens up. The entry is challenging, but experienced surfers will have a very good surf session here. The entry is easier if you enter in one of the bays and head back to the entry after a great ride on the impressive waves over the rocks.
The spot basically works with all tides. Sometimes, however, the tides are higher, which is mainly due to the gravitational forces of the moon, which are the most important factor in the formation of tides.
At extremely high tides, the seabed can be more heavily undermined and the waves no longer develop the same force; they become shallower and slower. The linetide shifts and the waves break closer to the coast. In this case, the spots in the immediate surroundings work better.
The spot is usually very crowded, but the surfers spread out well, especially when the size increases and the rideable wave gets longer.
Within sight of Anchor Point is the spot Killer Point, which got its name from the whales that pass by from time to time. It’s a wonderful, consistent point break that literally soaks up all the available north-west waves.
It can look unimpressive from land, but the waves in the peak are always bigger than you would expect. That’s why they are not suitable for beginners.
This fantastic spot works at high and low tide and has a right-hand bend and a short left-hand bend that leads directly in front of the rock caves.
When the waves are a little stronger, the starting point shifts a little to the south. This creates impressive vertical walls of water that occasionally lead to barrels.
If you start at high tide, the inside shows its best side, as it is completely protected from the north wind. At low tide, you can either walk over the cliffs and rock caves closer to the spot or paddle from the La Source spot into the line-up; at high tide, the rock caves are washed out and you will definitely have to paddle a little longer. This takes a good 15 minutes and requires a lot of energy, especially in strong waves.
Boilers is a challenging Pointbreak with a fast and powerful right that is simply bigger than at the other spots around Taghazout, except for Anchor Point. The maximum height of the surfable waves is 10 feet, which is 8 feet lower than at Anchor Point, but the waves here are steeper and faster.
This beautiful spot is located south of the Cap Rhir lighthouse and its name comes from a washed up ship’s boiler anchored in the water.
Another advantage is that the spot is vertically protected from the trade winds by the surrounding mountains on both the right and left side. A light to moderate offshore wind from the east ensures perfect waves and makes the spot shine.
It is a shallow reef with numerous sea urchins, which makes entry and exit somewhat difficult. The best entry point is behind the large rock.
The spot is particularly suitable for advanced surfers, but even they should not go into the water alone, as the waves are very big and end on a rocky reef. You definitely need nerves of steel and should be able to control your board well.
The spot is located at the mouth of a river that is used to irrigate the banana plantation. It is a place where herds of camels and flamingos are very common, making this spot something very special.
Due to the proximity of the river, there is usually a strong current here, so it is important to keep an eye on how far you are being pushed out.
When it gets flat around Taghazout, there are still good surfing conditions in Tamri due to its location.
This Pointbreak is not only very beautiful, but also offers one of the few left-handers in Morocco.
The two surf spots in Imsouane are almost as famous worldwide as Anchor Point in Taghazout.
The beautiful spot “The Bay” boasts one of the longest and best waves in Africa. Even surfing newbies can enjoy standing on the board for more than 30 seconds here. The spot is also affectionately known as “Magic Bay” and is a real paradise, especially for longboarders.
It is a Pointbreak that offers some very large, mostly soft and gentle waves. A righthand that can break over several hundred metres is an absolute dream.
This spot is very popular and is suitable for all surfing levels. As it is so well-known, it can sometimes get quite crowded here. This can make it a little confusing for beginners in the water. Nevertheless, it is an absolute must if you come to Morocco to surf.
This right-hander is significantly more powerful and faster than ‘The Bay’.
When the swell comes from the north and the wind blows from the east, this is a dream for all experienced surfers.
The waves at Safi are just as impressive at low tide as those at Anchor Point. For a long time this spot was a secret, but now it is internationally recognised for its excellent conditions and is very popular with professional surfers.
“Safi’s Garden” is a very special place, where the waves are smooth and the barrels are perfectly shaped, like in a beautiful, well-tended garden. No wonder even surfing legend Kelly Slater has surfed here.
The spot is very moody, unstable and extremely challenging. The large barrels, which reveal the full beauty of the ‘garden’ at low tide, are extremely fast and are only suitable for very experienced surfers.
This spot really is one of the best barrel reef points in Morocco, if not the world.
Safi is around 230 kilometres from Agadir and is therefore not in the immediate vicinity, but for those looking for a challenge, a journey of just under 4 hours from Agadir is no problem.
La Source is located below Killer Point, in the small and extremely enchanting bay, which is also the entrance to the Killer Point spot. It owes its name to the freshwater springs that flow out of the rocks.
The spot offers a wonderful A-shaped wave field, which means that the wave builds up and breaks in the shape of the letter A. This gives you a generous area on which to ride the wave. It is a Reefbreak with mainly right-hand waves that break gently and cleanly over the rocks.
This spot is really suitable for all surfing levels and offers clean and stable waves when the offshore wind blows from the east.
Devil’s Rock in Tamraght is a very special place that takes its name from the striking rock formation.
This spot is a wonderful place for all surfers, as it is usually less crowded than the neighbouring spots. All surfing levels can enjoy their favourite sport here in a relaxed manner.
It is a Beachbreak with left and right waves. If the sand formation allows it, the waves here can be quite fast and powerful.
This spot with a small beach is located on the dried-up estuary in the picturesque village of Aourir.
The spot offers the best conditions at high tide combined with an offshore wind from the north-east. Banana Beach is suitable for beginners when the swell is small to medium and the water level is medium.
The waves get faster at low tide. In the right conditions, the spot offers a surprisingly long right from the rocky tip.
The key facts about the surf spot in this article are based in part on the book “The Stormrider Surf Guide”, but are our own editorial work.
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