Sidi Kaouki · Morocco
Surfing Cap Sim
A reef break in Sidi Kaouki, Morocco, for advanced surfers.
Cap Sim is a reef break on the headland a couple of kilometres north of Sidi Kaouki. It's harder than the beach, with a tricky entry and exit over the rocks.
It's best at mid tide while the tide is dropping. A small crew of local surfers knows it well, so give them space. Check it from the cliff before paddling out.
Sidi Kaouki beach, a few minutes south, is the easier option.
When to surf
Cap Sim
Cap Sim is at its best from year-round. Conditions it likes: NW swell, NE wind, falling mid tide.
October to March: Good
Swell and lighter morning winds; Sidi Kaouki works best
Apr: Shoulder
Wind picking up; mornings only
May to September: Quiet
Strong north wind most days: kite season
The year across Essaouira
Waves near Cap Sim
Sidi Kaouki
6 kmSidi Kaouki · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
Essaouira Beach
15 kmEssaouira · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
Cathedral
61 kmImsouane · Beach Break · Intermediate / Advanced
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Sidi Kaouki is a small village on a long beach, with a handful of guesthouses and surf houses right by the sand. There are few shops and no cash machine, so bring cash from Essaouira, about half an hour away.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Sidi Kaouki guide.
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