Surf Spots Between Agadir and Taghazout: Who Each Wave Is For
From gentle beach breaks to world-class right-hand points, this is the spot-by-spot guide to the coast north of Agadir, with the level and conditions each wave needs.
The 30 kilometres of coast between Agadir and Taghazout are packed with waves. Most of them are right-handers, because the swell wraps around rocky headlands that point into the North Atlantic. That is great news for regular-footers, but it also means many spots only work on certain swells and tides.
Below is our guide to the main spots, from south to north, with the level each one suits. Conditions change daily, so treat this as a map, not a promise. Our surf report shows today’s swell and our pick of the spots.
Beginner-friendly spots
Aourir and the Banana beaches
Just north of Agadir, the beaches around Aourir (often called Banana Village, after the banana stalls on the main road) have mellow sections on small swells. They are a good alternative when the beaches further north are busy.
Tamraght beach
The long beach in front of Tamraght village is one of the best learning spots in the region: sandy bottom, plenty of room, and white water that stays manageable on most days. Surf schools use it all year.
Devil’s Rock (Imourane)
Named after a rock at the southern end, Devil’s Rock is a sandy beach break with several peaks. Beginners stay on the inside while intermediate surfers ride the outside peaks. The beach cafés make it an easy place to spend the day.
Panoramas
At the southern edge of Taghazout, Panoramas combines a beach break with a small point. On small days it is gentle enough for improvers, and it is one of the few spots in Taghazout where beginners can surf safely.
Intermediate spots
Banana Point
A right-hand point at the Aourir river mouth. It needs a bigger swell to wake up, but it is sheltered from the north wind, so it often has clean waves when the open beaches are messy. A classic winter spot for improving surfers.
Crocro and the Tamraght reefs
Between Tamraght and Taghazout there are several reef and beach set-ups that work at different tides. They are less crowded than the famous points but need local knowledge, so go with a guide the first time.
Hash Point
A short right-hand reef break right in front of Taghazout village. It is fun on small to medium days and a good step up before tackling Anchor Point, but watch the rocks at low tide.
Advanced spots
Anchor Point
The most famous wave in Morocco. When a solid northwest swell lines up in winter, Anchor Point produces long right-hand walls that can run for hundreds of metres. The entry and exit are over rocks, the current is strong on big days, and the line-up is competitive. It is a wave for confident intermediate and advanced surfers.
Mysteries
Next to Anchor Point, Mysteries is a rocky right-hander that works on medium swells. It is shorter and less crowded, but the rocks make it unsuitable for beginners.
Killer Point
North of Taghazout, Killer Point is a long right that holds big swell. It is often said to be named after the orcas that were once seen offshore. Access is along a dirt track, and the paddle out is long.
Boilers
Further north, Boilers is named after the old ship’s boiler that sits on the reef. It is a fast, powerful right over rock, strictly for experienced surfers.
Worth the drive
An hour or so north, Imsouane has one of the longest and gentlest right-hand waves in Morocco, perfect for longboarders and improvers. Tamri, between Taghazout and Imsouane, is an exposed beach break that picks up more swell than anywhere else on the coast.
How to choose the right spot
- Swell size: beach breaks suit small to medium swell. Points like Anchor and Killer need a bigger swell.
- Wind: the best conditions come with light winds or an easterly (offshore) breeze, usually in the morning.
- Tide: many reefs only work at certain tides. Ask a local coach.
- Your level: be honest. Surfing a wave above your level is dangerous for you and for others.
Not sure where you fit? Our surf coaches choose the spot every morning based on swell, wind and tide, so every session matches your level. Take a look at our surf packages.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous surf spot in Taghazout?
Anchor Point. It is a long right-hand point break that works best on a solid northwest swell in winter, and is suited to intermediate and advanced surfers.
Which surf spots near Agadir are best for beginners?
The sandy beach breaks: Tamraght beach, Devil's Rock (Imourane) and, on small days, Panoramas and the beaches around Aourir.
Are the point breaks near Taghazout crowded?
On good winter swells, yes, especially Anchor Point. Surfing early in the morning or with a guide who knows the quieter spots helps a lot.
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