Taghazout · Morocco
Surfing Anchor Point
A right point in Taghazout, Morocco, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
- TypeRight Point
- LevelIntermediate / Advanced
- Size3-12 ft
- Best monthsOct-Mar
- Crowd5/5
The wave
Anchor Point is the long right point at the north end of Taghazout and the best-known wave in Morocco. On a solid north-west swell it lines up along the rocks for several hundred metres, with walls you can turn on all the way down.
It needs a proper winter swell to start working, and it holds a lot of size. You paddle out from the rocks at the top of the point, which takes some timing when sets are coming through. There are sea urchins on the rocks, so booties help.
From October to March it's busy most good days, with local surfers, people from the surf camps and travellers who have been in Taghazout for weeks. Early mornings are calmer before the wind comes up.
30.5465, -9.7265 · NW swell, NE offshore wind · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Anchor Point
Anchor Point is at its best from October to March. Conditions it likes: NW swell, NE offshore wind. This is how the year looks across Taghazout & Imsouane:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October to March | Prime | North-west groundswell, morning offshores, the points work |
| April to May | Good | Smaller swells, warmer water and fewer people |
| June to August | Quiet | Small and windy; the beaches still work for learning |
In season: January · February · March · October · November · December
Waves near Anchor Point
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysteries | Taghazout | Right Reef | Intermediate / Advanced | under 1 km |
| La Source | Taghazout | Reef Break | Intermediate | 1 km |
| Hash Point | Taghazout | Right Point | Intermediate | 1 km |
| Panoramas | Taghazout | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 2 km |
| Killer Point | Taghazout | Right Point | Intermediate / Advanced | 2 km |
| Tamraght Beach | Tamraght & Aourir | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 3 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Taghazout
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Taghazout surf guide →
A week here costs from about $243 with flights from Europe, or around $744 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $500 →
Anchor Point: common questions
When is the best time to surf Anchor Point?
Anchor Point works best from October to March. Ideal conditions: NW swell, NE offshore wind.
Is Anchor Point good for beginners?
No. Anchor Point is a wave for intermediate and advanced surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Panoramas in Taghazout, about 2 km away.
How crowded is Anchor Point?
Anchor Point is usually packed: 5 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Anchor Point?
Anchor Point is in Taghazout, in the Taghazout & Imsouane region of Morocco (30.5465, -9.7265). The nearest wave we cover is Mysteries, under 1 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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