Banana Point
Souss-Massa, Morocco
Point breakIntermediate
A fun, workable left-hand point break between Hash Point and Anchor Point, Banana Point has long peeling walls great for progressive surfing and open-face turns on the right swell.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Wind
NE
Offshore
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
October–March
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Left
Bottom
Rock
Shape
Long, open wall, less hollow than its neighbours
Length
100–150m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: The wave sections well but doesn't barrel as aggressively as Anchor Point, good for developing turns
Hazards
- •Rocky shore entry
- •Crowds when the main spots are firing
- •Kelp patches near the point
Local Tips
- •A good option when Anchor Point is overcrowded, similar swell window, fewer people
- •Works on slightly smaller swell than Anchor Point
Location
30.5452, -9.7085