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Banana Point, Morocco: Surf Guide

Banana Point in Aourir: a mellow right-hand point for improvers and longboarders. Best tide, swell, wind, season and what to watch out for.

By Mouad 1 min read

Surf camp friends in wetsuits laughing on the beach before a lesson

In short: Banana Point is a mellow right-hand point near the river mouth in Aourir, popular with longboarders and improvers. When it works, the waves are long and soft. It is about 11 minutes on foot from our surf house.

Type Right-hand point
Level Intermediate and longboard
Bottom Sand and cobblestone
Best tide Mainly low tide
Best swell North-west, up to about 2 m
Best wind East to north-east; the cape gives some shelter from north wind
Season October to April. Often small or flat in summer
From our surf house About 11 min walk

How the wave breaks

A rocky point bends the swell into a long, soft wave that runs along the bay. Up to about 2 metres it is relaxed and good for progressing. On bigger west swells it gets faster and more powerful.

Who it is for

Banana Point suits improvers who can already stand up and turn, and longboarders who want long rides. Complete beginners are better off at K11 next door.

Good to know

  • Currents can be strong near the river mouth.
  • It is also a nice beach to walk and watch the sunset.
  • It is often quieter at dawn and in the late afternoon.
  • On big days you can watch from the cliff above the spot.

Surf the right spot for your level: see our surf lessons.

Sources

Mouad

Mouad runs Surf Camp Morocco in Taghazout and writes about surfing, the bay and travelling in Morocco.

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