Hash Point Surf Guide: Taghazout's Most Famous Wave

Hash Point is the reason Taghazout exists as a surf destination. It breaks right in front of the village — you can watch it from the cafe terraces, paddle out in five minutes, and be back on your rooftop with tea in hand before the swell even fades. For decades it was the wave that put Morocco on the surf map. These days it’s the most crowded break in the area by a wide margin, but when the conditions align, it still earns its reputation.

The Wave

Hash Point is a right-hand point break that peels along a rocky headland directly north of Taghazout village. At its best it offers long, well-shaped rides — 50 to 100 metres is achievable on a good day — with a mixture of open face for carves and the occasional hollow section at lower tides.

It’s not a particularly powerful wave by Moroccan standards. That’s partly what makes it so popular: intermediates can handle it comfortably, and on smaller days beginners pushed by surf schools make up a significant chunk of the lineup. The flip side is that it gets extremely crowded. On a decent October or November swell you’ll share the peak with 40 to 60 surfers, many of them students who have no idea about right of way. Manage expectations accordingly.

Best Conditions

Swell: Works best with a NNW to NW swell, 2–5ft. Gets messy and closes out in anything much above 5–6ft. It’s not a big wave spot.

Wind: Offshore is an easterly or northeasterly. The wind tends to be onshore or sideshore in summer (June–August), which is when the wave is at its worst. October through March brings regular offshore mornings.

Tide: Works across most tides but the low-to-mid incoming is generally the sweet spot. Gets hollower at lower tides.

Best months: October to March. December and January can produce the most consistent conditions. Summer is generally flat or windswept and onshore — most serious surfers leave between June and September.

Skill Level

Intermediate — though beginners are paddled out here by surf schools on smaller days. If you’re a confident beginner on 2ft waves, you’ll manage. If you’re hoping for an uncrowded session to develop, go somewhere else: Panoramas or Banana Point will be better options. Experienced surfers will enjoy it on a good swell but will find Anchor Point or Killers more rewarding.

Getting There

Hash Point is a 5-minute walk from the centre of Taghazout village. Walk north from the main street, descend the steps past the cafe terraces to the rocks. You can’t miss it — look for the lineup.

If you’re staying in Tamraght, it’s about a 20–25 minute walk along the coast road, or a quick grand taxi ride.

Practical Info

Hazards: Rocky entry and exit. Reef at low tide. Watch your leash on the rocks.
Crowds: High, especially October–March. Early morning (7–8am) sessions are the least crowded.
Surf schools: Multiple surf schools operate out of Hash Point. Boards and wetsuits available to rent from shops on the main street — approximately 100–150 MAD/day for a board (confirmed accurate).
Water temperature: 18–22°C in summer, 15–18°C in winter. A 3/2mm wetsuit covers winter. Shortie or boardshorts from June–August.

FAQ

Is Hash Point good for beginners?

On small days (2ft and under) with a surf school, yes. Without instruction on anything bigger, no — the reef, rocks, and crowded lineup make it unsuitable for complete beginners.

What time of year is Hash Point at its best?

October to March. November and December tend to be particularly consistent for swell with offshore wind.

How crowded does Hash Point get?

Very. On any decent swell day between October and March, expect 40–60 surfers in the water. If crowds frustrate you, surf it at dawn or focus your attention on the other breaks in the area.

Is there a rip current at Hash Point?

There can be a current pushing along the point, particularly on bigger swells. Use it to paddle out rather than fight it. If you’re not comfortable in current, surf with someone who knows the spot.

Last updated: March 2026

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