Banana Point (Taghazout)
- Longboard, Beginners
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Ocean, Swell, Mixed
- Spot Type
- Busy
- Crowd Level
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About
The spot is generally approached from a wide sandy bay with easy entry and exit. Conditions depend strongly on swell size and tide: the wave is described as working well across tides in general, while other guidance emphasizes low tide (and can note mid-to-high tide) for the best setup. On larger days, the right can become more powerful and faster, and currents around the point can increase.
- Long, mellow right-hand point break
- Offshore ESE/NE winds can groom clean lines
- Long rides with potential for long connections along the bay
- Long, mellow right-hand point break with generally good wave quality.
- Sandy entry/exit and a wide sandy bay help make the lineup approachable.
- Works best with offshore east-southeast / northeast winds, which can keep lines clean.
- Rips/undertow and strong currents can be present (especially as size increases).
- Rocks/submerged rocks at the point and slippery entry areas make low-tide entry more challenging.
- Crowds can build in winter, including surf school groups.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- ESE
- Offshore directions
- ESE, E, ENE, NE
- Wind Range
- 5–15 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Trade-wind regime typical of the Taghazout Coast; offshore ESE conditions are highlighted as the best wind direction for this spot.
- Reliability
- reasonably consistent; generally stable compared with more exposed northern beaches
- Gust Factor
- Steady — Often described as steady; another source characterizes gusts as light.
- Best Months
- October, November, December, January, February, March
- Shadow Zones
- N wind protection from cape/headland
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean, Swell, Mixed
- Beach
- Sand — Sand-dominant with some mixed/cobble/rock elements near the break.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Starts working at less than 1 m / 3 ft and can hold up beyond 1 m / 3 ft+.
- Launch
- Medium — Wide sandy bay; launch can be from sandy beach just south of the point or by walking out over flat rocks during lower tides.
- Launch Difficulty
- Easy — Easy access described overall, but entry can be moderate when approaching over rocks at low tide.
Through the year
Medium crowd overall; peak winter is crowded with surf school groups; summers are quieter with smaller swells.
Occasional rainfall can occur between November and February, but it is rarely persistent.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Long, mellow right-hand point break that peels across/along the bay and is well suited to longboarding and improving intermediates.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- NW
- Swell Height
- 1–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Low, Mid — One source highlights low tide; another notes it can work well on mid-to-high tide.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Reported as exposed overall, but also noted as somewhat protected from the heaviest northerly winds by the headland.
- Wind Effect
- best with light offshore (ESE) winds; offshore NE/E conditions can groom cleaner lines
- Bigger Swell
- More powerful and faster on bigger days; on very large swells, currents become stronger and the point can be harder to manage.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Generally described as good; can get more defined on larger days and may become harder to manage.
- Wave Power
- Moderate
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Typically long and mellow; more powerful and faster as size increases.
- Peel Speed
- Slow
- Ride Length
- Long — Often described as offering long, connecting rides.
- Typical Ride Length
- 150–300 m
- Ride Length Details
- Reported ride lengths vary by day: about 50–100 meters, and on good days potentially 150–300 meters or longer connections into the sandy bay.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Banana Point (Taghazout) in the full forecast view.
Banana Point (Taghazout) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–8 ktsGusts 14 kts
- Direction
- W281°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 258 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.6–1.4 m11s period
- Temperature
- 19–29 °C
Over the next 7 days, Banana Point (Taghazout) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–8 kts, peaking around 8 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 14 kts. The prevailing direction is W. Waves run 0.6–1.4 m with a period of about 11s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- rip currents
- undertow
- rocks
- submerged rocks at the point
- slippery rocks near entry
- strong currents on large swells
- crowds, especially surf school groups
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence reported for the spot.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — Rescue availability reported as no dedicated rescue at the spot; regional rescue is handled through local systems/schools.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical clinics are located in Aourir and Agadir.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — Localism described as none/mild; standard respect and line etiquette applies.
Rules of the spot
No formal rules; respect other surfers along the point and follow standard surfing etiquette.
- Take care of rips and undertow.
- Watch for rocks on larger days; entry can be tricky over the rocks if you don’t know where to go, especially at low tide.
- The point works best on an incoming low tide; if it’s too crowded at the point, the nearby beach area further south can offer more peaks.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Agadir
- Nearest Town
- Taghazout
- Parking
- Parking available near the beach along the road and in small dirt lots; short walk from the road
- Access
- 5–10 min drive from main surf camps; short walk from the main road (P8 Agadir–Essaouira) just before Devil's Rock; access is also described as easy from N1 and at the entrance to Aourir/Banana Village
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Arabic, French, Moroccan Darija
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — Numerous surf camps and guest houses are located in Aourir and adjacent Taghazout area.
- Food & Drink
- Nearby surf camps and local eateries in Aourir/Taghazout; Aourir is noted for bananas and traditional tagines with many cafes within walking distance.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental is available through surf shops and the surf-school/camp ecosystem in Aourir/Taghazout.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
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Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Banana Point (Taghazout)?
The best overall months at Banana Point (Taghazout) are October, November, December, January, February, March.
Which wind directions work at Banana Point (Taghazout)?
Banana Point (Taghazout) works with ESE winds. Offshore directions are ESE, E, ENE, NE.
What skill level is Banana Point (Taghazout) suitable for?
Banana Point (Taghazout) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate.