The Surf Window

Safi

Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

Point breakExpert

One of Morocco's most celebrated point breaks, Safi's "La Cathédrale" is a thunderous left-hander that peels for hundreds of metres along a rocky point with a raw, industrial backdrop.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

October–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Left

Bottom

Rock and reef

Shape

Long, powerful wall with hollow sections and demanding takeoff

Length

200–400m on a quality swell

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Expert
  • •Why: The wave is big, fast, and unforgiving, a single wipeout can send you over rugged rock shelves.

Hazards

  • •Exposed rock shelves and boulders
  • •Strong currents on big swells
  • •Difficult paddle-out in large surf
  • •Remote location, limited rescue access

Local Tips

  • •Study the entry point carefully, a shallow rock shelf guards the channel at low tide.
  • •Safi produces its best surf during winter storms tracking from Iceland; swell forecasting is essential.

Location

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

32.2994, -9.2395