Marhina (Agadir Bay)

Marhina (Marina) is a low-profile, wide, sandy launch on the northern side of Agadir Bay next to the marina. For surfing, it behaves like a sandbar-style beach break with multiple peaks and both right- and left-hand waves, typically suited to progression—especially beginners—thanks to its long, gentle wave character and generally good wave quality. The surf tends to be small to modest and is described as holding up well as it wraps into the bay. When conditions at more exposed spots are too large, Marhina can become a workable alternative because it is more sheltered and still provides rideable, peeling waves along the sandbars. Wind conditions are strongly shaped by an afternoon sea-breeze/thermal pattern in the bay. During spring and summer afternoons, the winds are typically in the northwest to north range, and reported wind speeds are commonly around 12–20 knots, with light gusts. This makes the bay a practical place for kitesurfing freeride and foiling, as well as beginner-to-intermediate wind sports setups. Safety in this bay is primarily about waterway interactions and currents: swimmers and jet skis are very common near the marina area, and boat traffic increases around the entrance/jetty. There can also be strong current; riders should be extra cautious around known current-prone areas and respect swimming zones, especially when launching or working close to marina infrastructure.