The Surf Window

Oualidia

Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

Beach breakBeginner

A sheltered lagoon bay midway along the Moroccan Atlantic coast, Oualidia has gentle, protected waves perfect for beginners and longboarders in a strikingly beautiful natural setting of flamingos and oyster beds.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

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

Wind

Any, sheltered

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

April–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Slow, rolling, very forgiving

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner
  • •Why: The lagoon geometry filters and softens the swell, very safe for first-timers

Hazards

  • •Shallow sandbanks at low tide
  • •Boat traffic in the lagoon
  • •Gets crowded with families in summer

Local Tips

  • •The lagoon is famous for oysters, eat them after your surf
  • •The outer sandbar breaks bigger and is better for intermediates

Location

Map showing the location of Oualidia in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

32.7312, -9.0425