Surfing Imsouane

Right Point · Best Oct-Apr · 1-6 ft · Crowd 4/5

NW swell, ENE wind, low to mid tide (rising)

The Bay at Imsouane is a slow right that wraps around the point next to the fishing harbour and can run for several hundred metres. It's one of the longest waves in Morocco and a favourite with longboarders and beginners.

It's sheltered from the north wind and works best from low to mid tide, ideally on the push. The fishing boats come in and out through the lineup, so keep an eye on them. With so many surf camps in the village, it gets crowded on good days, but there's plenty of wave to share.

The best months are October to April, when the north-west swells wrap into the bay and the wind is usually offshore here. In summer it's often small, but still good for longboarding and lessons.

Imsouane is a small fishing village with surf camps, guesthouses and fish restaurants by the harbour. On bigger days, the Cathedral, the more exposed point on the other side of the village, has faster and more powerful waves for experienced surfers.

Beach Break · Best Oct-Apr · 2-8 ft · Crowd 2/5

NW swell, E offshore wind

Cathedral is the more exposed beach break on the north side of Imsouane village, under the cliff. Most of the waves are lefts, and it's faster and more powerful than The Bay.

It picks up more swell than the point and works best on a north-west swell with an east wind, which is offshore here. The rips can be strong, so it suits intermediate and advanced surfers. When The Bay is too small, this is usually where the waves are.

Imsouane village, with surf camps and fish restaurants, is a short walk away.