Tifnit & Aglou · Morocco
Surfing Tifnit
A beach break in Tifnit & Aglou, Morocco, for intermediate surfers.
- TypeBeach Break
- LevelIntermediate
- Size2-8 ft
- Best monthsOct-Mar
- Crowd1/5
The wave
Tifnit is a small fishing village south of Agadir, with houses built into the rocks above the beach. The beach break has lefts and rights and works year-round.
It's very consistent and almost always empty. There are no services to speak of, so bring what you need.
30.21, -9.64 · NW swell, SE wind · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Tifnit
Tifnit is at its best from October to March. Conditions it likes: NW swell, SE wind. This is how the year looks across Aglou & Sidi Ifni:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October to March | Prime | The same swells as Taghazout, with almost nobody out |
| April to May | Good | Smaller, warmer and still quiet |
| June to August | Quiet | Small, windy and hot inland |
In season: January · February · March · October · November · December
Waves near Tifnit
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anza | Tamraght & Aourir | Beach Break | Intermediate | 24 km |
| Banana Point | Tamraght & Aourir | Right Point | Beginner / Intermediate | 33 km |
| Devil's Rock | Tamraght & Aourir | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 34 km |
| Banana Beach | Tamraght & Aourir | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 34 km |
| Tamraght Beach | Tamraght & Aourir | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 36 km |
| Panoramas | Taghazout | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 37 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Tifnit & Aglou
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Tifnit & Aglou surf guide →
A week here costs from about $173 with flights from Europe, or around $674 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $500 →
Tifnit: common questions
When is the best time to surf Tifnit?
Tifnit works best from October to March. Ideal conditions: NW swell, SE wind.
Is Tifnit good for beginners?
No. Tifnit is a wave for intermediate surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Banana Point in Tamraght & Aourir, about 33 km away.
How crowded is Tifnit?
Tifnit is usually empty: 1 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Tifnit?
Tifnit is in Tifnit & Aglou, in the Aglou & Sidi Ifni region of Morocco (30.21, -9.64). The nearest wave we cover is Anza, about 24 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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