Where Taghazout is
Taghazout is a former fishing village on Morocco's Atlantic coast, in the Souss-Massa region, about 19km (12 miles) north of Agadir. It sits at the northern end of a stretch of coastline that also includes Aourir ("Banana Village") and Tamraght — together, this strip is the center of Morocco's surf tourism, and has been since the 1960s.
The village itself is small and walkable: whitewashed buildings on a hillside, a working fishing harbour, and a single road running along the coast that most of the surf houses, cafés and board shops sit on.
Best time to surf, month by month
Taghazout surfs year-round, but the character of the swell changes a lot between seasons. October through April is the main event — consistent North Atlantic groundswell wraps into the point breaks and can hold size for days. December through early March is usually the most powerful and consistent stretch, better suited to intermediate and advanced surfers. May through September is calmer, smaller, and warmer — a good window for beginners and for anyone who wants sunshine as much as swell.
| Month | Typical swell | Water temp | Suggested wetsuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct – Nov | Building, consistent | 19–20.5°C | 3/2mm |
| Dec – Feb | Peak size & power | 17.5–18.5°C | 3/2mm + boots |
| Mar – Apr | Still consistent | 18–18.5°C | 3/2mm |
| May – Jun | Easing, smaller | 19–19.5°C | 2mm / boardshorts |
| Jul – Sep | Small, playful | 20–21°C | Boardshorts / rash vest |
Figures are typical ranges based on long-term averages, not a live forecast — always check conditions closer to your dates.
Weather in Taghazout
Taghazout's climate is famously mild and dry year-round — closer to "spring all year" than to four distinct seasons. Winter (Dec–Feb) days sit around 20–21°C with cool nights near 10–12°C; summer (Jun–Aug) climbs to 25–28°C by day with warm nights around 17–18°C. Rain is rare and short-lived, mostly falling Nov–Mar, and the region sees over 300 sunny days a year — pack layers for the evening more than for the rain.
The breaks, by level
Taghazout's reputation rests on its right-hand point breaks, but the wider bay has enough beach breaks and mellow points to suit every level in the same week.
- Anchor Point — the wave Taghazout is known for. A long, rock-shelf right point that can run for hundreds of metres on a solid northwest swell. Best surfed by confident intermediate to advanced surfers; on bigger days it's an advanced-only wave.
- Killer Point — further along the point, the most swell-exposed break in the area and the heaviest take-off. Fast, powerful, unforgiving of mistakes. Advanced surfers only.
- Boilers — sits at the far end of the point, picks up more swell than Anchor Point and gets hollow. A more critical, barrel-focused wave for experienced surfers.
- Hash Point — a fun, accessible right breaking close to shore. Less consistent than Anchor Point but a good option for progressing intermediates on the right swell.
- Panorama — the most accessible wave right in the village, a mellow, sandy-bottomed beach break. Our go-to for first-timers and anyone easing back in.
- Devil's Rock & Mysteries — beach breaks between Taghazout and Tamraght with sandy bottoms and forgiving whitewater. Regular beginner-lesson spots.
This is exactly why Taghazout Surf Trip doesn't fix guests to one spot for the week — the right break for you on a Tuesday might not be the right one on a Friday, once the swell has moved.
Break data, at a glance
The numbers our guides actually check each morning — for reference, not a substitute for a live forecast.
| Break | Best wind | Best tide | Best season | Level | Our rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Point | E/NE offshore | Mid – high | Oct – Apr | Int. – Adv. | 7/10 |
| Killer Point | E/NE offshore | Low – mid | Nov – Mar | Advanced | 9/10 |
| Boilers | E/NE offshore | Low | Nov – Mar | Advanced | 8/10 |
| Hash Point | NE offshore | Mid | Year-round | Intermediate | 5/10 |
| Panorama | NE offshore | Low – mid | Year-round | Beginner | 2/10 |
| Devil's Rock & Mysteries | NE offshore | Mid – high | Year-round | Beginner | 2/10 |
Our rating, 1 to 10, for a beginner or intermediate guest on an average day.
Like the coast north of it, Taghazout runs on the classic Moroccan wind pattern: offshore E/NE in the morning, turning onshore as the thermal sea breeze builds through the afternoon — one more reason we check spots at dawn, not the night before.
Getting here
The nearest airport is Agadir–Al Massira (AGA), roughly 45km from Taghazout — about 45 to 60 minutes by road depending on traffic. From there:
- Private transfer — the easiest option, and the one we arrange for every package. Tell us your flight details when you book.
- Grand taxi — shared or chartered taxis run from the airport rank; agree the fare before you get in.
- Bus + local taxi — cheapest option: bus or taxi into Agadir, then a local taxi or the coastal bus line north to Taghazout.
Marrakech is also served by more international routes, but it's a 3.5–4 hour drive south to Taghazout — only worth it if flights to Agadir don't work for your dates.
Each of these is broken down properly — fares, journey times and which one suits which arrival — in getting from Agadir to Taghazout.
What to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit for October–May, boardshorts or a 2mm for June–September
- Reef booties if you're sensitive to rocky take-offs at the points (optional, not essential)
- Reef-safe sunscreen — the Moroccan sun is stronger than it looks, even in winter
- A light layer for evenings — desert-edge nights cool down fast even when the days are warm
- Cash (dirhams) for taxis, the souk and small cafés — cards aren't accepted everywhere
We check the swell chart every morning at 6am over coffee, then decide which break the day belongs to. That's the whole system.
And for the days the ocean does not cooperate — the valley, Imsouane, the Wednesday souk — there is things to do in Taghazout beyond the waves.
Taghazout surf questions, answered
October to April is the main season, when consistent North Atlantic groundswell lines up the point breaks. December to early March tends to be the most consistent and powerful stretch. May to September is calmer and smaller — good for beginners, and water is warmer.
Taghazout is about 45km from Al Massira Airport (AGA) in Agadir, roughly a 45–60 minute drive. Options are a pre-booked private transfer, a grand taxi, or a taxi/bus into Agadir followed by a local taxi or bus north.
Yes. While Anchor Point and Killer Point suit experienced surfers, nearby beach breaks such as Panorama give beginners sandy-bottomed, mellow waves to learn on.
A 3/2mm wetsuit covers most of the year. Water temperature ranges roughly 17.5°C in February to nearly 21°C in September.