The Surf Window

Anchor Point

Taghazout, Morocco

Point breakAdvanced

Morocco's crown jewel, a long, fast right-hand point break at the northern end of Taghazout village that peels for 400 metres over a rocky point and defines the Taghazout surf experience.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

October–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Rocky point

Shape

Fast, walling right, hollow sections throughout

Length

200–400m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: Fast wave over a rocky point with strong current, experience required to navigate both the wave and the line-up.

Hazards

  • •Rocky point bottom, serious laceration risk
  • •Strong current pulling down the point
  • •Competitive, experienced travelling crowd during peak season
  • •Cold Atlantic water in winter, wetsuit required

Local Tips

  • •Paddle out via the defined channel on the north side of the point.
  • •Dawn sessions are best, glassy conditions and a smaller crowd before the surf schools arrive.

Location

Map showing the location of Anchor Point in Taghazout, Morocco

30.5452, -9.7267