Surfing around Taghazout
The coast north of Agadir has several breaks within a short drive of the village. Some are right-hand point waves over rock and reef. Others are sandy beach breaks that suit lessons. The right spot depends on your level, and the level that a school gives a spot is its own judgement, not an official rating.
If you are new to surfing, start at a beginner beach with an instructor. Anchor Point and Killer Point are named for experienced surfers by the national tourism office, so they are not places for first attempts. The spot data below comes from surf schools that publish it, and where two schools disagree, both views are shown.
Surf spots at a glance
Levels as published by Panorama Surf School (March 2026). Treat them as a school's view, not a safety guarantee.
| Spot | Level | Wave and bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Point | Advanced | Right-hand point wave; reef and rock |
| Killer Point | Intermediate to advanced | Powerful break; rock and sand |
| Hash Point | All levels | Village spot; sand and rock |
| Panoramas | All levels | Right-hand point wave; sand and rock |
| Banana Point | Beginner to intermediate | Right-hand wave; sand |
| Devil's Rock | All levels, also beginner lessons | Beach break, left and right; sand |
| La Source | Intermediate | Left and right; rock and reef |
Another school gives Killer Point only to advanced surfers and mentions a long paddle to reach it. Treat that stricter view as the safer one. For La Source, that school describes a right-hander over reef.
Our picks: surf lessons
Beginner lessons in Taghazout, from two hours to a half day with lunch.
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Two-hour beginner surf lesson in Taghazout
Board, wetsuit, a certified instructor and photos are included. If there are no waves in Taghazout, transport to another spot is not included.
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Half-day surf experience with lunch
Wetsuit, board, a theory session, a guided session, lunch and a free session are included, plus transport to the spot and back. Surf insurance is not included.
Check availability →Beginner surf lesson in a group of up to six
Board, wetsuit, a local instructor, free practice time and transport to the surf spot from Taghazout and nearby. Pickup in Agadir is an optional extra at €22 per car for up to six.
Check availability →Surf lessons and surf trips near Taghazout
Beginner lessons, half-day surf sessions and trips along the coast, with live prices and availability.
Anchor Point and the other point breaks
Where the experienced surfers go, and why beginners should not.
Anchor Point
A right-hand point over rock and reef. Panorama lists low tide for it, while another school suggests mid tide, so the tide advice differs. Ask a local before you paddle out. The Surf Expo is announced for Anchor Point from 22 to 25 October 2026.
Killer Point
One guide describes the way in along the cliffs at low tide. As the tide rises, the way back is by paddling only. Plan the return before you go out.
Panoramas
A right-hand point listed for all levels. A local guide warns of currents when the swell is strong, so all levels does not mean any day.
La Source
Rocks line the beach, and the guide asks for particular care when you get out at low tide.
Boilers
Also called The Kettle. A local guide warns of sea urchins at the entry and exit. Wear booties and watch where you step.
Beginner beaches
Devil's Rock, near Tamraght, is a sandy beach break with left and right waves. Panorama lists it for all levels and for beginner lessons. Hash Point, in the village, is also listed for all levels. Banana Point, placed in Aourir, is listed for beginners to intermediates. Read more on the Tamraght page. For a calmer swim away from the point breaks, the city beach of Agadir has its own page at Visit Agadir.
A sandy bottom is gentler than reef, but it does not remove the risks. Currents, crowds and big days still apply. Take a lesson first, listen to the instructor about the day's conditions, and stay out of water that looks too big.
Surf Morocco: when to go and what to wear
Seasons and wetsuits as operators publish them.
Season
Surf Maroc describes October to March as the winter surf phase, with smaller to medium swells in the warm half of the year. It is a description, not a forecast for any single day. The weather page has monthly air temperatures and rain.
Wetsuits, view one
Surf Maroc suggests a 3/2 mm full suit in January, February, November and December. In March and April it suggests 3/2 mm or a 2/2 mm short-sleeve suit. From May to October a shorty or shorts is enough.
Wetsuits, view two
The Pearl suggests 3/2 mm in autumn and 4/3 mm in winter. The two operators disagree on winter, so if you feel the cold, take the thicker suit.
Water quality
The German foreign office notes occasional infection risks from illegal sewage discharge on the Moroccan coast. That is a country-level warning, not a measurement for a given beach. Check with your school and avoid swallowing water.
Lessons and rental: published prices
Offers from one surf camp, listed in 2026. They are examples, not a market range.
| Item | Published price |
|---|---|
| Lesson with lunch | GBP 25 |
| Guiding with lunch | GBP 25 |
| Board rental | GBP 10 |
| Wetsuit rental | GBP 10 |
| Sunset yoga | GBP 8 |
The table does not say how long a lesson or a day is, so ask before you book. For full weekly packages, see the surf camps page. If wind and kitesurfing interest you more than waves, Essaouira is the better-known place for it.
Surfing in Taghazout: frequently asked questions
Can beginners surf in Taghazout?
Yes, at suitable beaches with an instructor. Devil's Rock and Hash Point are listed for all levels, and Banana Point for beginners to intermediates. Anchor Point and Killer Point are for experienced surfers.
When is the best time to surf?
One school describes October to March as the winter phase for the point breaks. Smaller to medium swells come in the warmer months. There is no fixed best month, and conditions change day by day.
Which spots are dangerous?
Rock and reef spots carry risks for anyone not used to them, and Anchor Point and Killer Point are named for experienced surfers. Panoramas has currents with strong swell. Boilers has sea urchins. Ask a local school about the current conditions.
Do I need a wetsuit?
In winter, yes. Operators suggest a 3/2 mm to 4/3 mm suit from November to February. In summer a shorty or shorts is enough, according to one school.
What does a surf lesson cost?
One surf camp lists a lesson with lunch at GBP 25 in 2026, with board and wetsuit rental at GBP 10 each. Prices at other schools differ.
Do I pay to park at a surf spot?
A local guide lists MAD 5 for a parking guard at several spots. That is a local custom as one guide describes it, not an official fee.