The Surf Window

Mysteries

Souss-Massa, Morocco

Reef breakAdvanced

A powerful, hollow reef break tucked along Taghazout's legendary surf corridor, Mysteries delivers fast, intense left-hand barrels that reward committed surfers willing to handle a thick, fast lip.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Low to mid

LowMidHigh

Season

November–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Left

Bottom

Reef

Shape

Fast, hollow barrel with a steep take-off

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: The take-off is steep and the barrel section is fast, misjudging the entry puts you onto the reef

Hazards

  • •Shallow reef on the inside
  • •Heavy lip on bigger swells
  • •Difficult paddle-out on large days

Local Tips

  • •Sits between Anchor Point and Killers, paddle out from the rocks at low tide
  • •Works best when Anchor Point is slightly overhead and Mysteries is in the 6–8ft range

Location

Map showing the location of Mysteries in Souss-Massa, Morocco

30.5454, -9.7091