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Surfing in Taghazout: Spots, Seasons and Levels (2027)

Surfing in Taghazout: every spot from K11 to Anchor Point, which one suits your level, the best season, and what wetsuit you need.

By Mouad 3 min read

Surf camp guests carrying their boards to the waves on a wide beach in Taghazout, Morocco

In short: Taghazout has surf for every level within a few kilometres. Complete beginners learn on the sandy beaches to the south, improvers move on to the softer points, and experienced surfers head north to Anchor Point. October to April brings the most consistent waves; May to September is smaller and easier.

The surf spots, from south to north

Spot Type Level From our surf house
K11 Sandy beach break Beginner to intermediate About 8 min walk
Banana Point Mellow right-hand point Intermediate and longboard About 11 min walk
Devil’s Rock Sandy beach break Beginner to intermediate About 15 min walk
Crocro Open beach, gentle waves Beginner About 15 min walk
Panoramas Peaky point near the village Intermediate About 12 min drive
Hash Point Soft right-hand point Beginner on small days About 14 min drive
Anchor Point Morocco’s most famous right-hand point Intermediate to expert About 15 min drive

Where to surf for your level

Beginners

Start on the sandy beaches: K11, Devil’s Rock and Crocro. The white water is gentle on most days, and a local instructor chooses the beach that suits the conditions each morning.

Improvers

Banana Point gives long, soft rides when it works, and it is popular with longboarders. Hash Point, in front of the village, is a good next step on small days.

Read our Banana Point surf guide.

Experienced surfers

Panoramas is a peaky point just south of the village. Anchor Point is the famous one: a long right-hand point that can run for hundreds of metres on a good winter swell. Further north there are more points and reefs, such as Mysteries, Killer Point and Boilers, best visited with someone who knows when they work.

When to surf in Taghazout

Season Waves Best for
Winter (Dec to Feb) Biggest and most consistent swells; the points work often Experienced surfers; beginners on sheltered beaches
Spring (Mar to May) Still consistent, slowly getting smaller Every level
Summer (Jun to Aug) Smaller, softer waves Beginners
Autumn (Sep to Nov) Swells return; warm water from summer Every level, one of the best times overall

What wetsuit do you need?

The Atlantic stays cool all year, so you will always wear a wetsuit: a 4/3 mm from November to April and a 3/2 mm from May to October. Surf camps provide one; ours is included in every package.

Staying safe in the water

  • Currents can be strong near the points and river mouths.
  • At the points, getting in and out means crossing rocks. Wear booties or be careful.
  • Respect the priority rules: do not drop in, do not snake, and hold on to your board.
  • Most beaches have no lifeguards outside summer.

Frequently asked questions

Is Taghazout good for beginners?

Yes. The sandy beaches south of the village are some of the classic lesson beaches of the area. Anchor Point and the points to the north are not for beginners.

Can you surf in Taghazout all year?

Yes. October to April has the most consistent waves. May to September is smaller and easier, which suits beginners.

How do you get to the surf spots?

K11 and Banana Point are a short walk from our surf house. For the other spots we drive you there.

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

Mouad

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

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