Anchor point
Morocco
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.
Anza
Morocco
Anza produces a clean A-frame peak with both left and right-hand peelers, the right-hander peeling over a mix of sand and reef while the left works primarily over sand. The break is generally fast and powerful, favoring intermediate and advanced surfers. It handles a wide range of swell sizes from 3 to 10 feet and performs best when northwest swell combines with northeast wind, particularly during the winter months from October through March when swells are most consistent and organized. High tide is the preferred water level, though rising tide during high water can also work. Anza has grown into a recognized spot within Morocco's broader surf development since the early 2000s, when the country's coastal communities began establishing formal instruction and tourism infrastructure. The area around Taghazout and Agadir has since become home to numerous international competitions, including rounds of major professional tour events that have brought visibility to Moroccan breaks. This competitive activity reflects Anza's standing as one of the more consistent and rideable peaks along the southern coast. Anza sits about 10 kilometers from Agadir's airport, making it accessible by a short drive from the city with parking available directly on the beach. The right side of the beach offers easier paddle-out access than the southern end, which has scattered rocks and reef hazards. A significant water-quality concern persists due to sewage input from nearby sources, which can affect conditions. Crowds tend to remain light on smaller swell days, though larger swells can draw 60 or more surfers, particularly during peak season and among local Moroccan surfers. Rip currents become notably strong on bigger days.
Banana Point
Morocco
Banana Point is a consistent right-hand point break that works at multiple tides, with sandy bottom and scattered rock formations along the headland. Wave heights typically range 2–8 feet; the break peels gradually on smaller swells but develops hollow, tubing sections when swell exceeds 2 meters. NW swell and ESE-to-ENE offshore wind produce the best shape. While marketed as beginner-friendly by local camps, the exposure to Atlantic swells and rocky hazards means stronger swimmers and intermediate swimmers get more consistent rides. The spot sits just south of Taghazout village in Tamraght, accessible by collective taxi from Agadir (25 km south) or local minibuses that run hourly along the coast. The village is compact and walkable, with ample parking for vans near the beach access points and a camper lot nearby. Most days a relaxed local and visiting surfer community shares the lineup without heavy crowding. I found no documented major competitions, historical pivotal sessions, or specific notable surfers uniquely tied to Banana Point itself. The spot's name derives from a nearby restaurant famous for banana pancakes, but I could not locate recorded surf history beyond its emergence as a destination in recent decades tied to broader Taghazout area tourism and digital-nomad settlement.
Boilers
Morocco
Boilers is a fast, hollow right-hand reef break that demands advanced technique and respect for shallow water. The wave barrels consistently over a exposed reef and holds shape best with a northwest swell and easterly wind. Low tide intensifies the break's power and reduces water coverage over the shallow bottom, requiring precise paddle timing. The peak rides fast and lines up for extended maneuvers before closing out on the shallow shelf. The spot became established during the 1960s and 70s when European and Australian surfers traveling overland discovered the Taghazout region and shared findings through surf publications. Boilers developed alongside neighboring breaks like Anchor Point and Killer Point as a core destination for foreign adventurers seeking consistent, challenging reef waves. By the 1980s onward it had grown into a recognized proving ground for high-skill surfers, though it never hosted major competitions comparable to other Moroccan venues. Access requires scrambling across rocks and timing a jump into the entry zone amid strong currents, with conditions most favorable during winter swells when the reef delivers its most consistent, well-shaped waves. The spot lies just south of Cape Ghir lighthouse and approximately 35 kilometers north of Agadir. A rusty ship boiler visible on the takeoff rocks gives the break its name and serves as a navigational landmark.
Bouznika Plage
Morocco
Devil's rock
Morocco
Devil's Rock is a sand-bottomed beach break extending over 100 meters with multiple peaks producing both left and right-hand waves. The break reliably holds waves between one and two meters, though it can handle larger swells up to double overhead in ideal conditions. Scattered rocks emerge at low tide and occasionally beneath the sand during different swell periods, requiring awareness while paddling. The beach's gentle nature and consistent shape make it equally welcoming to beginners learning fundamentals and intermediate surfers refining technique, though it lacks the power for advanced big-wave riding. Northwest swell combined with northeast winds produces the most favorable conditions, typically occurring during the winter months. Mid-tide offers the optimal paddling and breaking characteristics, though the break remains functional across most tide cycles. The spot sits near the southern edge of Morocco's established surf region, which international surfers began exploring in the 1960s and 70s. Taghazout, a few kilometers north, developed into the country's primary surf hub over subsequent decades, while Tamraght has emerged as a secondary center where local progression is particularly visible—notably through female surfers who have achieved national championship titles. Devil's Rock sits roughly 14 kilometers south of Agadir and can be accessed on foot from Tamraght or nearby Aourir. Parking is available on the hillside above the beach, where cafes and restaurants provide convenient services. The break typically experiences less crowding than major Taghazout spots despite its popularity and accessibility. Hazards during heavy winter swells include rip currents and powerful shore breaks; low-tide sessions require attention to exposed rocks.
Doura
Morocco
Essaouira
Morocco
Essaouira is an exposed beach break with multiple shifting sandbars that produce both lefts and rights, working best during winter swells from the northwest between October and April, typically in the 1-2 meter range with occasional larger pulses. The spot functions year-round but faces a defining challenge: sustained Alizé trade winds averaging 20-35 knots chop the surface most of the year, making clean conditions rare outside early mornings or the occasional east-wind day. The sheltered bay directly in front of the city offers smaller, steadier waves suitable for beginners, while the exposed outer breaks demand more experience. Board surfing arrived in Morocco during the 1960s through European servicemen and travelers, with Essaouira establishing itself as one of the earliest regional centers where local entrepreneurs opened schools and shops. The area has hosted international competitions and developed a homegrown surfer base that includes nationally-titled athletes invested in youth programs. The community now balances steady local participation with a continuous stream of international visitors. Essaouira sits on a headland roughly two-thirds down Morocco's Atlantic coast, with straightforward access from the medina to the bay's beginner breaks. Within 15-30 minutes by car lies distinct variety: the more demanding reef-and-beach break at Moulay Bouzerktoun to the north, and the established point-break character at Sidi Kaouki, 25 kilometers south in a working fishing village.
Hjar Lamaarrad
Morocco
Hofret Jmal
Morocco
Imsouane (Cathedral Point)
Morocco
Imsouane is a right-hand point break on a reef bottom near the town of Imsouane, North Morocco. Advanced surfers face a shallow reef, exposed rocks, strong currents, and consistent crowds. Best conditions arrive with northwest swell and easterly winds.
Imsouane (The Bay)
Morocco
Imsouane Bay is a long, mellow right-hander breaking over sand and rock, capable of producing rides 600–800 meters in length during solid swell. In optimal conditions (1–2.5 meter face height), it offers forgiving, shoulder-rich waves suited to progression, while smaller swell (below 1 meter) reduces it to waist-high training walls. The break works best at low to mid tide with east winds coming offshore; at high tide the wave typically flattens, though the steeper Cathedral reef break on the adjacent headland can activate instead. Surfers discovered Imsouane in the 1970s, decades after board-surfing first arrived in Morocco around Casablanca in the 1960s. The village has since grown into a primary destination for instruction and travel, though it lacks the major competitions or high-profile events associated with other Moroccan breaks. The village sits approximately 90 kilometers north of Agadir on Morocco's southwest coast, at the mouth of a large bay that naturally extends incoming swells. Winter (November–March) brings the most consistent conditions and lightest winds, with Atlantic swells supporting wave heights from 1–5 meters depending on the swell pulse.
Kofe Hmam
Morocco
Mehdya Plage
Morocco
Moulay Bousselham
Morocco
Oued Cherrat
Morocco
Oued Cherrat is a mixed beach-and-reef break with both left and right hand waves that work reliably at all tidal stages. Northwest swell paired with easterly winds produces the cleanest shape; the wave breaks for up to 50 meters over sand interspersed with rocks. Waist-to-overhead waves suit beginners on smaller days, but the spot develops more power and complexity at larger sizes, with strong rips and steep sections that demand intermediate skills. Rocks scattered through the break zone and sea urchins in shallow areas present the main hazards. The spot has been surfed competitively for at least three decades, hosting the Moroccan national championship in 1997 and continuing to serve as a venue for national-level competitions. It holds status as a local favorite stretch of coast, with December offering the most consistent clean windows throughout the month compared to other seasons. Oued Cherrat lies along the central Atlantic coast between Rabat and Casablanca, accessible via a dirt road leading off the main highway between Skhirat and Bouznika. Street parking is available at the entrance; the spot is a short walk from nearby town infrastructure and accommodations. Winter brings quieter crowds, while summer draws heavier local traffic. The accessible location from the Rabat-Casablanca corridor and relatively sheltered lineup—less frequented than major regional breaks—make it a practical base for multiday trips.
Panorama Point
Morocco
Panorama Point is a right-hand point break near Taghazout with a sandy bottom, suited for beginners. Best conditions occur with northeast wind and north to northwest swell, working across low to high tides. Rip currents can develop on bigger days.
Plage Chelihate
Morocco
Plage de Skhirat
Morocco
Plage de Temara
Morocco
Pont Blondin
Morocco
Sidi Ifni
Morocco
Sidi Ifni is a reef break on Morocco's Atlantic coast that accepts swell from multiple directions. The break features a combination bottom with rocky and lava reef, presenting cold Atlantic water and challenging remoteness.
Sidi Kaouki
Morocco
Sidi Kaouki is a sandy beach and village roughly 25 kilometres south of Essaouira on Morocco's Atlantic coast. Tafukt Surf's regional guide describes a shore extending for several kilometres and facing the open ocean, with beach-break peaks that shift as sandbanks move. Lefts and rights can form when those banks line up; larger swell can instead make sections close out together. The guide also links its wind exposure to use by kitesurfers and windsurfers.
Sidi-Rbat
Morocco
Sidi-Rbat is a river mouth break near Sidi Ouassay in North Morocco with a sandy bottom. The spot works across all tide ranges and breaks in both left and right directions, best served by NW, W, or SW swell with SE, E, or NE winds.
Skhirat
Morocco
Skhirat holds a mix of breaks across a relatively compact area. The main feature is a jetty-fed left-hand reef that produces quality waves when northwest swell arrives, alongside multiple beach breaks with shifting peaks. Waves push up to 100 meters over sand and reef in the core break zone. The spot responds to southeast offshore wind, works best on the low tide cycle as it's falling, and is ridden by a range of surfers from intermediate to advanced; the jetty lefts demand solid technique. December through early spring sees the most consistent north-Atlantic groundswell arrival. Rocks and the jetty structure create known hazards, and the breaks can draw crowds during optimal conditions. Access is straightforward—Skhirat sits roughly 12 kilometers south of Rabat on the main Atlantic coast road toward Casablanca, about a 20-minute drive from Rabat and an hour from Casablanca. The beach is developed with accommodation and services, making it practical for day trips or longer stays. No specific history of notable competitions or prominent surfer association with Skhirat emerged from available sources; it appears to operate as a working beach break within Morocco's broader surf landscape rather than a landmark venue.
Tafedna
Morocco
Tafedna is a right-hand point break with a sand bottom that generates consistent lines extending up to 200 meters along the coast. Waves typically range from waist-high to double overhead, with the optimal swell window between 1 and 2.5 meters. North and northwest winter groundswells produce the cleanest conditions, particularly with offshore east winds; the break functions at all tides but performs most reliably from low to mid-tide. The wave suits intermediate to advanced shortboarders, though accessible beach breaks cater to beginners and longboarders. Navigating around rocks at the northern headland and managing exposed bottom features at low tide requires local knowledge or a guide. Tafedna lacks documented surfing history. It entered the surf tourism sphere through modern surf camp development around the 2010s rather than through any historical milestone, competition, or notable surfers. The village lies approximately 60 kilometers south of Essaouira via the N1 coastal highway, a one-hour drive with well-maintained pavement. From the highway near Smimou, an unpaved track leads to the beach and is passable by standard rental vehicles. The Berber fishing village has minimal infrastructure—a handful of seafood restaurants, basic convenience stores, no fuel station or ATM. Visitors must stock supplies in Essaouira or Agadir. The Dancing the Waves camp serves as the primary accommodation hub, with scattered Airbnb options available. The prime surfing window runs October through April when winter swells peak and winds ease; May through August shifts to kitesurfing conditions. The spot's appeal centers on remaining genuinely undercrowded compared to established breaks 30 kilometers away, preserved precisely by its remoteness and lack of services.
Tamri
Morocco
Tamri is a river mouth break over sand that produces both left and right peaks, with excellent consistency throughout the year. It holds swell from multiple directions but performs best with northwest groundswell combined with easterly offshore winds, working well on low to mid tide. The peak-to-trough dimensions can reach several meters, and while the sandy bottom and multiple peaks make it approachable, river mouth dynamics and rip currents intensify significantly when waves exceed 2.5 to 3 meters, creating genuine hazards beyond the capability of less experienced surfers. Tamri entered the European and American surfing consciousness during the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a broader wave of exploration along Morocco's Atlantic coast, though it remained far less celebrated than nearby Taghazout and similar commercial hubs. The spot gained a reputation as a quieter alternative precisely because of its isolation and lack of infrastructure, allowing it to develop a following among surfers seeking less-crowded peaks without the resort atmosphere found in other Moroccan breaks. Located roughly 50 kilometers north of Agadir in a small fishing village backed by sand dunes, Tamri remains accessible but genuinely remote, with minimal accommodation or commercial surfing services. The river outlet, which defines the break, moves the actual peak position seasonally and with river discharge, requiring local knowledge to find the best banks on any given day.
Tifnit
Morocco
Tifnit is an advanced beach break in North Morocco near Agadir, featuring left-hand waves on a sandy bottom. Best conditions arrive mid to high tide with SE winds and NW swell. Watch for strong rips and occasional shark sightings.