Surfing Boats Point

Boats Point is a right that peels along a point over uneven reef and sand, on the empty stretch of coast near Sidi Ifni. It takes its name from the two wrecked fishing boats lying on the shore, which are also the easiest way to recognise it.

It works on a north-west swell with a south-east wind, which is offshore here, and it's surfable at most tides, usually better on the push. On good days the rides are long and can get hollow. It suits intermediate surfers and up.

Getting there takes time and a 4x4 along the coastal tracks, and there's nothing there, so bring food and water and ideally someone who knows the area. In return, there are very few surfers, even on good days.