Surfing Tamraght & Aourir

Right Point · Best Oct-Mar · 2-6 ft · Crowd 4/5

NW swell, ESE wind, all tides

Banana Point is a right point at the river mouth in Aourir, named after the banana plantations behind it. It's a slower, softer wave than the Taghazout points, good for improvers and longboarders.

It's exposed to cross-shore wind, so mornings are usually cleaner. The current near the river can be strong. It's popular with surf schools from Tamraght and Aourir and gets busy on good days.

It's at its best from October to March on a moderate north-west swell, and it stays small and friendly on days when the points further north are too big. At low tide the inside section gets shallow over the rocks.

Tamraght and Aourir are full of surf houses and camps, many within walking distance, and Banana Beach, just next to the point, is where most lessons happen.

Beach Break · Best Year-round · 1-4 ft · Crowd 2/5

NW swell, NE wind, high tide

Banana Beach is the long beach between Aourir and Tamraght, where the river meets the sea. The waves are small and soft most of the time, and it's one of the main beaches for lessons in the area.

It works best around high tide. Watch out for rips near the river mouth, especially after rain.

It's where most surf camps in Tamraght and Aourir bring their beginners, so the inside can be busy with lessons. On bigger days, Banana Point, at the river mouth, has longer rides for improvers.

Beach Break · Best Year-round · 1-5 ft · Crowd 2/5

NW swell, NE wind, mid tide

Devil's Rock is a beach break below Tamraght, named after the rock at one end. Mostly lefts break over the sandbar, and it's best around mid tide.

It's one of the easiest places to learn near Taghazout, with soft waves and room to spread out, and it's rarely crowded even when the surf is up.

It's a reliable beach for lessons and improvers, and it works at most times of year. There are a few cafés above the sand, and Tamraght village, with surf houses and shops, is a short walk up the hill.

Beach Break · Best Year-round · 1-4 ft · Crowd 2/5

NW swell, ENE wind

The beach in front of Tamraght village is a sand-bottom beach break between Devil's Rock and Taghazout. It catches small swells and is a quieter place to learn than the busier beaches.

Many surf houses in Tamraght are a short walk away. Like the rest of this coast, the north wind gets stronger in the afternoon, so go early.

It's a good alternative when Banana Beach and Devil's Rock are crowded with surf schools. The village is right behind it, so it's easy to fit in a session before breakfast.

Beach Break · Best Oct-Mar · 2-6 ft · Crowd 2/5

NW swell, NE wind

Anza is a beach just north of Agadir's port, with rights breaking off a sandbar. It picks up north-west swell well and is the closest wave to Agadir town.

The water quality isn't great because of the port and nearby industry, so most people go further north. Worth checking if you're staying in Agadir and don't want to drive.

It gets busy with local surfers at weekends. Taghazout and Tamraght, a short drive north, have better waves.