Mehdya Beach (Mehdya)

Mehdya Beach (near the Sebou River mouth/jetty) is best known for surfing, with reports of a long, powerful right-hand wave peeling along the sandy set-up connected to the river mouth jetty. When conditions align, the jetty-right section can produce very long rides, and the wave is commonly described as powerful and peeling. On the wider beach, break conditions can be more variable, with some accounts noting a sandbar/jetty-influenced right and even right-and-left options depending on the setup. Water quality and safety deserve extra attention at this specific launch because the spot sits at an industrialized river mouth. Multiple warnings flag that pollution/turbidity and debris can increase after heavy rain, and local hazards include rocks near the jetty plus a mole structure at the northern end. Current-related risk is also emphasized, with rip currents especially near the river mouth and northern jetty area; shore break is also described as heavy/moderate depending on conditions. Wind-driven sports are supported by the large sandy beach and relatively straightforward access. Afternoon thermal winds in summer are reported as strong, with sessions often peaking in the mid-to-late afternoon through early evening. Typical wind is described in the 12–25 knot range, with a moderate level of reliability (stronger during the spring/summer thermal season) and light gustiness reported. Kitesurfing is characterized as wave/freeride/strapless/foil friendly, while wingfoiling is described as workable with deep water and consistent swell—though strong currents and the shore break near the jetty require caution. For planning, seasonality matters: water temperatures run from roughly the mid-teens Celsius in winter to low-20s Celsius in late summer. Rain is most common from November to March, which correlates with higher risk for water-quality drops near the river mouth. Crowd levels are reported as very low/empty on weekdays and only a few surfers on weekends in some accounts, while other reports note heavy summer day-tripper presence in July–August—so timing can significantly change how crowded the peak area feels.