Surf spot by month -- Atlantic Morocco
Morocco's Atlantic coast has different surf at different spots in different seasons. Anchor Point breaks best in winter; Taghazout is reliable year-round; Essaouira is summer-only with the trade winds. This tool scores 5 spots across 12 months.
The tool
What this solves
Most Morocco surf guidebooks list 30 spots without saying when to go. Anchor Point is the headline spot but only breaks big in winter. Taghazout has multiple points with different exposure. Essaouira's main break is summer-only. This tool scores each spot by month and level.
How to read the result
Score is per-month and per-level. A 9/10 for an advanced surfer at Anchor Point in January is 'prime'; 4/10 in July is 'wrong spot'.
Level modifier -- beginners get more weight on beginner spots, less on big-wave spots.
Swell + season: winter (Nov-Feb) brings big swells; summer brings the trade winds (good for Essaouira, flat for Taghazout).
Limitations
Atlantic surf patterns vary year-to-year. Some winters produce 4m swells at Anchor Point in December; others produce flat weeks. The 30-year average is used here; for real-time checks, consult a surf report (Magicseaweed, Surfline).
FAQ
When is Anchor Point biggest?
December-February. Atlantic storms push 3-4m swells. Crowded with big-wave surfers from October.
Is Essaouira good for beginners?
Main break: no, requires strong wind handling. Sidi Kaouki (south): yes. Better beginner options: Imsouane, Taghazout.
Do I need a board?
Most surf camps rent boards for 100-200 MAD/day. Bring your own if you have one.
Sources
- Magicseaweed / Surfline 30-year Atlantic pattern summaries
- Taghazout surf camp operator survey 2024-2025
- Essaouira trade-wind climatology (M--t--o Maroc)