Anchor point

Anchor Point is a long, fast right-hand point break running over shallow rocky shelf, capable of producing rides exceeding 500 meters in good conditions. The wave works best with northwest swell and northeast (offshore) wind, favoring low to mid-tide when the point breaks with mechanical, walling lines. On larger swells the hold-downs become pronounced due to the volume of water crossing the shallow reef, and the wave's speed makes late drops difficult. The spot suits intermediate to advanced surfers comfortable with powerful, unforgiving conditions.

The wave gained international prominence in the 1960s-70s when European and Australian surfers discovered the Taghazout area while traveling south through Morocco, putting the region on the global surf map as part of the era's overland hippie trail. Moroccan surfing legends including Ramzi Boukhiam grew up riding this point. The spot now hosts the annual Pro Taghazout Bay World Surf League Qualifying Series event (typically held in March), a QS 4,000-rated competition that brings Europe and Africa's top amateur surfers to compete for Challenger Series qualification.

Access involves either a quicker but exposed rock entry from the point itself or a safer paddle-out from the sandy bay behind the break. Getting back to shore is often easier by catching an exit wave toward Anchor Beach rather than attempting to clamber back over rocks, especially in larger swells. The nearby fishing village of Taghazout is a five-minute walk away, roughly 25 kilometers from Agadir.