Best Intermediate Surf Waves in Morocco

Wave Comparison Table

Below is a quick-reference comparison of the six best intermediate-friendly surf waves between Tamraght and Taghazout. Use this table to match conditions to your confidence level on any given day.

Killer Point

Killer Point is often described as Anchor Point’s mellower sibling, and for intermediate surfers, it is pure gold. Located just south of Anchor Point, this right-hand point break peels for up to 300 metres on a good day, offering long, workable walls with a forgiving mid-section that sits over sand rather than reef.

Difficulty: Low intermediate to advanced. On a 2–4 ft day with a mid-tide, Killer Point is accessible to confident intermediates who can catch green waves and ride down the line. The take-off zone is over rock, but the mid-section and inside are sandy, meaning a wipeout there is much less punishing than at Anchor Point.

Best Tide: Mid-tide, rising. At dead low, the take-off rock is exposed and the wave becomes hollow and fast — more suited to advanced surfers. At high tide, the wave can get fat and slow. The sweet spot is the two hours around mid-tide.

What to Watch For: The current that sweeps along the point can be surprisingly strong on bigger days. Paddle wide rather than fighting it, and use the inside channel to get back to the peak. The take-off rocks at low tide are sharp — booties recommended.

Banana Beach

Banana Beach (also called Imouran or Imi Oudrar) is a long, sandy beach break just north of Tamraght that offers mellow lefts and rights across multiple peaks. It is arguably the single best wave for early intermediate surfers in the Taghazout area.

Difficulty: Early intermediate. The sandy bottom and soft, crumbling faces make Banana Beach forgiving and low-consequence. If you can catch unbroken waves and ride down the line, you will have fun here. On smaller days, it is also suitable for beginners graduating from white water.

Best Tide: Mid-tide. At high tide, the wave can get mushy and slow, especially on smaller swells. At low tide, some peaks can close out. Mid-tide offers the best combination of shape and push.

What to Watch For: On bigger NW swells (5 ft+), Banana Beach can close out across the entire bay. Check conditions before driving up. The beach itself is beautiful and uncrowded compared to Taghazout breaks — a huge plus for intermediate surfers who want space to practice without lineup pressure.

Panoramas

Panoramas sits just north of Anchor Point and is named for its sweeping views of the Taghazout coastline. It is a fun, peaky beach break that offers both lefts and rights, making it one of the most popular intermediate spots in the area.

Difficulty: Early intermediate. Panoramas works best on 2–4 ft swells, where it produces fun, rippable peaks. The sandy bottom means wipeouts are low-consequence, and the multiple peaks spread the crowd out nicely.

Best Tide: Mid to high. Panoramas likes a bit of water on it. Low tide can expose rocks in places and make some peaks sectiony. A rising mid-tide is the sweet spot.

What to Watch For: After rain, the small stream that runs into the sea at the north end of Panoramas can carry runoff. Give it a day to clear. Also, on bigger winter swells, Panoramas can develop strong rips — intermediate surfers should stay in the mid-section peaks and avoid the far outside on 5 ft+ days.

Spider Beach

Spider Beach (La Plage des Araignées) is a lesser-known intermediate gem located between Tamraght and Aourir. It offers a mix of sand and rock bottom, producing consistent, rippable waves that rarely draw the crowds of the Taghazout points.

Difficulty: Intermediate. The mix of sand and rock bottom means Spider Beach demands a bit more awareness than purely sandy breaks. On low tide, rocks become exposed on the inside. On mid-to-high tide, the wave softens and becomes a fun, rippable peak.

Best Tide: Mid to high. Avoid low tide unless you know where the rocks are and are comfortable navigating them. On a rising mid-tide, Spider Beach offers peaky lefts and rights suitable for practicing turns.

What to Watch For: The rocks on the inside at low tide. Know your exit before you paddle out. Also, Spider Beach is less sheltered than the Taghazout bay, so onshore wind affects it more quickly. Dawn patrol is recommended if the forecast calls for afternoon sea breezes.

Crocodile Beach

Despite the intimidating name, Crocodile Beach (Plage des Crocodiles) is one of the most reliable and accessible intermediate waves on the Tamraght coast. A predominantly right-hand beach break over sand, it works on almost all tides and rarely gets overcrowded.

Difficulty: Early intermediate. Crocodile Beach is forgiving, consistent, and easy to read. The wave tends to peak in the same spot session after session, making it an excellent wave for practicing positioning and wave selection. On 2–4 ft days, it is as user-friendly as Moroccan surf gets.

Best Tide: All tides, but mid-tide is best. Crocodile Beach is one of the few intermediate spots that handles low tide well, because the sand bottom stays deep enough to avoid exposure. That said, mid-tide offers the most consistent shape.

What to Watch For: Crocodile Beach can get busy on weekends when local surfers from Agadir make the trip. Midweek dawn patrol is the quietest window. The name comes from a rock formation that locals say resembles a crocodile, not from actual crocodiles — you can relax.

The Bay on Bigger Days

The Bay (also known as Taghazout Bay or the beach break in front of the village) is not a destination wave on small days. But when the outer points are firing at 6 ft+ and the main breaks are too heavy for intermediate surfers, The Bay becomes a sheltered haven.

Difficulty: Early intermediate. The Bay’s position inside the curve of Taghazout Bay means it is naturally sheltered from the full force of NW swells. On a big day when Killer Point and Panoramas are double overhead, The Bay often offers clean, head-high peelers with a sandy bottom and manageable power.

Best Tide: Mid to high. Low tide can expose rocks and create closeouts. A rising tide on a big-swell day is the best-case scenario — enough water to smooth the wave without killing its energy.

What to Watch For: The Bay is tidal-dependent. Check conditions before committing, and do not expect it to work on small-swell days — it needs the outer breaks to be firing for the leftover energy to wrap in. When it works, though, it is one of the most underrated intermediate sessions in the region.

Recommended Progression Path

Not all intermediate waves are created equal. Here is a suggested sequence for building confidence across Moroccan breaks:

1. Stage 1 (early intermediate): Start at Banana Beach and Crocodile Beach. Sandy bottoms, manageable size, low crowd pressure. Build wave count and practice your bottom turn.
2. Stage 2 (confident intermediate): Move to Panoramas and Spider Beach. Slightly faster waves, more variety in peak shape, and the opportunity to practice cutbacks on longer walls.
3. Stage 3 (strong intermediate): Try Killer Point on a small-to-medium day (2–4 ft, mid-tide). This is your gateway to the point breaks and your first taste of the long, powerful walls that make Morocco famous.
4. Stage 4 (graduation): On a small, clean day (2–3 ft), test the mid-section of Anchor Point. Do not go near the take-off zone until you are truly comfortable on the mid-section. When you are ready, you have graduated to the advanced waves.