Safi · Morocco
Surfing Safi (Le Jardin)
A right point in Safi, Morocco, for advanced and pro surfers.
- TypeRight Point
- LevelAdvanced / Pro
- Size4-15 ft
- Best monthsOct-Mar
- Crowd3/5
The wave
Safi's main wave, known as Le Jardin after the public garden on the cliff above, is a long, hollow right that breaks over a rocky shelf just north of the town. On a big winter swell it's one of the best barrels in Africa.
It needs a solid north-west to west swell and offshore wind, which usually means winter mornings. The takeoff is steep and the reef is shallow, so it's for expert surfers only. At bigger sizes it becomes a big-wave spot.
Safi is an industrial port town and not a pretty place to stay, but surfers come for this wave alone.
32.32, -9.26 · Big NW-W swell, E-SE wind · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Safi (Le Jardin)
Safi (Le Jardin) is at its best from October to March. Conditions it likes: Big NW-W swell, E-SE wind. This is how the year looks across Safi & Oualidia:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| November to February | Prime | Big north-west swells, Safi's point at its best |
| October to April | Good | Smaller swells; beaches and Oualidia good |
| May to September | Quiet | Small and windy, busy beaches in summer |
Waves near Safi (Le Jardin)
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalla Fatna | Safi | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 10 km |
| Oualidia | Oualidia & El Jadida | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 51 km |
| Essaouira Beach | Essaouira | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 102 km |
| Cap Sim | Sidi Kaouki | Reef Break | Advanced | 117 km |
| Sidi Kaouki | Sidi Kaouki | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 119 km |
| Sidi Bouzid | Oualidia & El Jadida | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 121 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Safi
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Safi surf guide →
A week here costs from about $292 with flights from Europe, or around $874 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $500 →
Safi (Le Jardin): common questions
When is the best time to surf Safi (Le Jardin)?
Safi (Le Jardin) works best from October to March. Ideal conditions: Big NW-W swell, E-SE wind.
Is Safi (Le Jardin) good for beginners?
No. Safi (Le Jardin) is a wave for advanced and pro surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Lalla Fatna in Safi, about 10 km away.
How crowded is Safi (Le Jardin)?
Safi (Le Jardin) is usually moderate: 3 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Safi (Le Jardin)?
Safi (Le Jardin) is in Safi, in the Safi & Oualidia region of Morocco (32.32, -9.26). The nearest wave we cover is Lalla Fatna, about 10 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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