Taghazout Beach
Morocco's world-famous surf mecca, renowned for legendary right-hand point breaks (Anchor Point, Killer Point), bohemian rooftop cafes, yoga retreats, and traditional fishing boats.
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Taghazout Beach — Marine & Ocean Dynamics
Hourly Forecast
15-Day Forecast
Daylight
12h 57mTaghazout Beach
Sunrise
07:11
Sunset
20:08
Golden Hour
19:08
Best Time to Visit Taghazout Beach
For experienced surfers, October to April is peak season with powerful North Atlantic winter groundswells and pristine morning offshore winds. For beginners, summer and early autumn offer gentler 1m waves, warm water, and vibrant cafe culture.
Winter days are pleasantly warm (20°C-22°C), but evening coastal breezes make warm layers necessary for rooftop dinners.
Weather & Climate Summary — Taghazout Beach
Taghazout has an oceanic surf microclimate with average winter temperatures of 19°C-22°C and summer highs of 25°C-28°C. Prime surf swell season runs from October to April, delivering clean North Atlantic groundswells between 1.5m and 3.5m groomed by morning offshore winds.
Perched on rocky limestone headlands 20 km north of Agadir, where steep arid foothills plunge directly into the Atlantic, creating series of natural geological point breaks.
Why This Weather Is Different
Unlike Agadir's flat sandy bay, Taghazout is an open oceanic surf arena with steep rocky points that funnel Atlantic groundswells into peelers, making it the premier surfing hub in Africa.
Microclimate & Local Winds
Exposed directly to the open Atlantic; summer temperatures remain 3°C to 5°C cooler than downtown Agadir due to strong marine ventilation and lower urban thermal retention.
Classic surf wind rhythm: Light offshore northeast winds from sunrise until 11:30 AM (creating glassy wave faces), followed by moderate onshore afternoon breezes (15-25 km/h).
Marine & Ocean Dynamics
World-class right-hand reef and point breaks. Anchor Point produces lines up to 500 meters long over flat limestone ledges. Water temp 17°C in winter (3/2mm wetsuit recommended) to 20°C in summer.
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