The Surf Window

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

N
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

Map showing the location of Banana Point in Souss-Massa, Morocco

30.5452, -9.7085