Mirleft
Souss-Massa, Morocco
Beach breakIntermediate
A charming fishing village set among dramatic headlands, Mirleft has multiple beach breaks and cove spots that fire on Atlantic swells, a quieter and more authentic alternative to the crowded Taghazout corridor.
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
Both
Bottom
Sand and rock
Shape
Punchy beach break peaks; more sheltered cove sections
Length
50–100m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: Multiple spots of varying difficulty, the cove is more sheltered, the open beach is more powerful
Hazards
- •Rocky sections between the beaches
- •Rips near the headlands
- •Very limited services, small village
Local Tips
- •The southern cove (Plage Mirleft) is more sheltered and better for intermediates
- •The town has excellent riads and a growing expat community
Location
29.5797, -10.0317