La Pointe des Ancres (Taghazout)

La Pointe des Ancres (Anchor Point) is a world-class right-hand point break north of Taghazout, built on a rock shelf. The wave is known for exceptionally long, high-performance rides (commonly around 300–500 m), with peeling walls that can also show hollow sections and occasional barrels when the swell is right. The spot is primarily set up for advanced surfers: it’s described as exposed and fickle, with rocks throughout the lineup and along the rock shelf. Hazards include strong currents on bigger swells, sharp barnacles, and sea urchins, so entry, takeoff timing, and lineup discipline are critical. Conditions also depend strongly on tide and swell shape: the spot is reported to work best at low tide, and it generally operates outside low tide, with additional notes that it runs differently outside high tide unless the swell is huge. Wind is most favorable from the northeast, which tends to groom cleaner lines offshore. January is specifically highlighted as the best month in the provided data, with a monthly pattern of about 60% clean conditions versus about 25% blown out. Seasonally, the strongest, most consistent surf window is during winter (often framed as October to March, with peak crowds particularly around December to February). It can also get crowded at times when waves are smaller, so plan around peak usage and expect a competitive peak lineup.