Morocco surf guide
Surfing Sidi Ifni
An old Spanish town at the edge of the desert
- Spots1
- LevelsAdvanced, Beginner, Intermediate
- Best seasonOct-Mar
- RegionAglou & Sidi Ifni
The waves at Sidi Ifni
Sidi Ifni
- Beach Break
- Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
- 2-8 ft
- Oct-Mar
- Crowd 2/5
Sidi Ifni is an old Spanish colonial town with art deco buildings, on the coast south of Tiznit. There are beach and reef breaks in front of the town, including a right over reef.
Most of the surf comes from groundswell, and it's fairly consistent through the winter. On smaller days the beach suits beginners. It's a quiet, cheap place to stay for a while.
29.379, -10.173 · NW swell, ESE wind
Beyond the surf
- Sidi Ifni art deco town: Spanish colonial buildings from the 1930s around the main square.
Getting to Sidi Ifni and around Aglou & Sidi Ifni
Agadir (AGA) is the airport. Tiznit is about 1.5 hours south, and Sidi Ifni another hour beyond.
- Rental car ($25-40/day): The only practical way to reach Tifnit, Aglou and the empty beaches. Fill up in Tiznit; some villages have no fuel.
- CTM / Supratours bus ($5-10): Intercity buses along the N1 and the coast road. Buses don't stop at the beaches; you'll need a taxi for the last part.
- Grand taxi ($3-15): Shared taxis between the towns. They leave when full; mornings are busiest.
Before you go
Booking: Rarely needed, though Mirleft and Sidi Ifni have only a few places to stay.
Money: Take cash from Tiznit or Agadir. Villages have no ATMs.
Health: You're far from help at most spots, so surf with someone and know your limits.
Avoid: Don't count on renting a board here. Bring your own.
Best time to surf Sidi Ifni
Sidi Ifni works best around Oct-Mar. See the full month-by-month breakdown for Morocco.
In season: January · February · March · October · November · December
A week here costs from about $173 with flights from Europe, or around $674 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $500 →
Sidi Ifni: common questions
When is the best time to surf Sidi Ifni?
Sidi Ifni works best from October to March. By spot: Sidi Ifni, October to March.
Is Sidi Ifni good for beginners?
Yes, Sidi Ifni suits beginners.
What kind of waves are there at Sidi Ifni?
We map 1 spot at Sidi Ifni: beach break (1).
How do you get to Sidi Ifni?
Agadir (AGA) is the airport. Tiznit is about 1.5 hours south, and Sidi Ifni another hour beyond.
Do I need cash in Sidi Ifni?
Take cash from Tiznit or Agadir. Villages have no ATMs.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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