Surf spot guide
Taghazout Bay Surf Spots Guide
Eleven surf spots between Agadir and Imsouane, with the level, wave type and best season for each. Written by local surfers in Tamraght.
The bay at a glance
Beach breaks to world-class points
Taghazout Bay stretches along the Atlantic coast north of Agadir. Sandy beach breaks around Tamraght and Aourir are perfect for learning, while the famous right-hand points north of Taghazout village light up on winter swells. The table below is our quick reference; conditions change every day, so always check the forecast or ask a local guide.
| Spot | Wave type | Level | Best season | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devil’s Rock | Beach break | Beginner | All year | Sandy beach in Tamraght, the classic spot for first lessons. |
| Banana Beach | Beach break | Beginner | All year | Gentle waves near Aourir, ideal to learn and progress. |
| Crocodile Beach | Beach break | Beginner | All year | Mellow beach break, good on smaller days. |
| Anza | Beach and point | Beginner to intermediate | All year | Just north of Agadir, handy when the swell is small. |
| Banana Point | Right-hand point | Beginner to intermediate | Autumn to spring | Long, mellow right, perfect first point break. |
| Hash Point | Right-hand point | Intermediate | Autumn to spring | Fun right in front of Taghazout village. |
| Panoramas | Right-hand point | Intermediate | Autumn to spring | Consistent waves with long rides. |
| Anchor Point | Right-hand point | Advanced | October to March | Morocco’s most famous wave, long and powerful on winter swells. |
| Killer Point | Right-hand point | Advanced | October to March | Powerful right that handles big swells. |
| Boilers | Right-hand reef point | Advanced | October to March | Heavy wave over rock, experienced surfers only. |
| Imsouane | Long right-hand bay | All levels | All year | One of Africa’s longest waves, about an hour north: a great day trip. |
Map
Where the spots are
From south to north: Anza near Agadir, then Tamraght and Aourir with Devil’s Rock, Banana Beach and Banana Point, then Panoramas, Hash Point, Anchor Point, Killer Point and Boilers around Taghazout. Imsouane is about an hour further north.
- Beginners: Devil’s Rock, Banana Beach, Crocodile Beach
- Intermediates: Banana Point, Hash Point, Panoramas
- Advanced: Anchor Point, Killer Point, Boilers
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FAQ
Spot questions
Devil’s Rock and Banana Beach, two sandy beach breaks in Tamraght, are the most popular spots for first lessons.
Mostly from October to March, on winter swells. It is a wave for experienced surfers.
About an hour’s drive north. Its long right-hand wave suits all levels and makes it a popular day trip.
New to surfing? Start on the beach breaks with our beginner package, from €470 a week.
