Which is better: Anchor Point or Hash Point in Taghazout?

Both are world-class right-hand point breaks. Anchor Point is longer, more consistent, and more crowded. Hash Point is shorter but more powerful with a steeper take-off. Experienced surfers typically prefer Anchor Point for long rides; Hash Point for intensity.

Are Taghazout surf spots suitable for beginners?

The main point breaks (Anchor Point, Killers, Mysteries) are not suitable for beginners. Beginners should surf Hash Point and Panoramas (south of the village) or the beach breaks at Devil's Rock and Banana Point in Tamraght. Book lessons — attempting the reef breaks without experience is dangerous.

How crowded are the surf spots in Taghazout?

Anchor Point is the most crowded of all Taghazout's breaks — it draws experienced surfers from across the world during peak season (October–March). Hash Point and Killers are slightly less crowded. Dawn sessions and mid-week days have the fewest surfers in the water.

Taghazout Surf Spots Compared | The Taghazout Guide

There are eleven named surf spots within easy reach of Taghazout. Most visitors end up at one or two of them based on where their camp takes them, which is usually the right call — local knowledge about current conditions is worth more than any guide. But if you’re independent, or you want to understand what’s available before you arrive, this is the overview. If you haven’t booked a camp yet, surf lessons in Taghazout through GetYourGuide let you join guided sessions without committing to a full week package.

The breaks are split across three rough zones: the Taghazout village cluster (Hash Point, Killers, Anchor Point, Mysteries, Panoramas), the Tamraght area (Devil’s Rock, CroCro, Banana Point), and the northern coast (Boilers near Cape Ghir, Tamri, and Imsouane).

Quick Reference

Spot	Type	Level	Best Swell	Direction	Crowd
Anchor Point	Right-hand point	Intermediate–Advanced	NW 3–8ft	Right	High
Hash Point	Right-hand point	Beginner–Intermediate	NW 2–5ft	Right	High
Killers	Right-hand reef	Intermediate–Advanced	NW 3–6ft	Right	Medium
Mysteries	Right-hand point	Intermediate–Advanced	NW 3–6ft	Right	Low–Medium
Panoramas	Right-hand point	Beginner–Longboard	W–NW 1–4ft	Right	Low
Boilers	Reef break	Advanced–Expert	NW 3–6ft	Right	Low
Devil’s Rock	Beach break	Beginner–Intermediate	W–NW 1–4ft	Left-dominant	Low–Medium
CroCro	Beach break	Beginner–Intermediate	W–NW 1–3ft	Right and left	Low
Banana Point	Right-hand point	Intermediate	NW 2–5ft	Right	Low–Medium
Tamri	Beach break	All Levels	NW 2–6ft	Right and left	Very low
Imsouane – The Bay	Right-hand point	Beginner–Intermediate	NW 2–6ft	Right	Medium
Imsouane – The Cathedral	Reef/point break	Intermediate–Advanced	NW 3–6ft	Right	Low–Medium

If You’re a Beginner

Start at Hash Point. It’s the most consistent, the most accessible (it’s in the village), and there are instructors and rentals within 50 metres. The wave is forgiving at 2–3ft, and the inside section gives you a chance to build confidence without consequences. You’ll share it with a lot of people, but the wave is long enough that it rarely feels unmanageable.

Panoramas is worth a session if Hash Point is too crowded or too big — it’s even mellower, rides are longer, and the vibe is relaxed. Good for longboarding or when you want a low-intensity morning.

Devil’s Rock and CroCro (both in Tamraght) are beach breaks with sandy bottoms — more forgiving for falls than a reef or point, and useful when the swell is small and the Taghazout breaks aren’t firing. Devil’s Rock has a predominantly left-breaking wave; CroCro has both directions.

Imsouane Bay is worth the hour’s drive on a small swell — sheltered, consistent, and uncrowded compared to Taghazout.

If You’re an Intermediate

The whole area opens up. Your priority is reading the conditions on the day rather than picking a spot in advance.

Hash Point remains a good call at 3–4ft — the quality of the wave improves with a bit of size, and you’ll be able to work the longer walls. The crowds are the main reason to look elsewhere.

Mysteries is the upgrade: quieter than Hash, similar wave type but longer rides when it’s working properly. It needs a bit more swell to turn on — check Surfline’s dedicated forecast — and works best at higher tides. When the conditions align, it’s one of the better rights in the area and significantly less crowded than anything in the Taghazout cluster.

Banana Point rewards some exploration — a clean right-hander that gets overlooked by camps based in Taghazout. Banana Point is a clean right-hander that gets overlooked by camps based in Taghazout — go at mid-tide and you’ll often have it to a small group.

Tamri is the furthest north (an hour by grand taxi) and usually uncrowded — an Atlantic beach break with quality peaks when a solid swell is running. Worth the effort on the right day.

Imsouane Bay — if you’ve been surfing a week and are riding confidently, this is the excursion. The longest wave on this coast on a good day, right-hand point, 300m+ rides possible. Needs a moderate swell to connect properly. Go on a day with forecast swell. The Cathedral on the outer headland is faster and more powerful — save it for when you’re surfing confidently in overhead conditions.

If You’re Advanced

Anchor Point is the objective. A powerful, fast NW right-hander that starts working seriously at 3ft and handles serious size. Rides of 150–300 metres when the swell lines up. The reef and rocks are unforgiving but the wave rewards commitment. The benchmark break on this coast — every other break gets measured against it.

Killers sits between Hash and Anchor and is the most hollow wave in the cluster. Short, fast, punchy sections on its day. Excellent at 3–5ft, serious above 6ft. If you’re comfortable at Anchor Point but want something punchier and less crowded, Killers is your warm-up.

Anchor Point at size (6ft+) is a different wave entirely — hold-downs, heavy wipeouts, and genuine consequence. Know your limits before paddling out on a big day.

Conditions That Change Everything

The standard morning pattern from October to March: glassy or light offshore at dawn, wind building onshore by mid-morning. Get in the water early. By 11am many breaks are already blown out.

The flat weeks happen. Swells run in cycles, and you can have a 3–4 day flat spell at any point in the season. The beach breaks (Devil’s Rock, CroCro, Tamri) catch smaller swells that the point breaks miss. Imsouane Bay is sheltered and gives you something when there’s nothing elsewhere.

Check Surfline and Windguru the night before, not the morning of. If you need a board for any of these breaks, surfboard rental in Taghazout covers everything from foamies to step-up shortboards.

FAQ

Which is the best surf spot in Taghazout?

Anchor Point, when the conditions are right and you have the level for it. For most visiting surfers, Hash Point’s combination of accessibility, consistency, and wave quality makes it the practical answer.

Are there any uncrowded surf spots near Taghazout?

Yes — Mysteries, Banana Point, Tamri, and both Imsouane breaks all see significantly fewer surfers than Hash Point or Anchor Point. The tradeoff is that they require more effort to reach or more specific conditions.

Can beginners surf in Taghazout?

Yes — Hash Point, Panoramas, Devil’s Rock, CroCro, and Imsouane Bay are all suitable for beginners learning to surf or building confidence. The area has an established lesson industry and plenty of qualified instructors.

What’s the best time of year for surf in Taghazout?

October to March. November and December are peak for swell consistency and quality. The shoulder months (October, March) can produce excellent conditions with slightly fewer crowds.

Last updated: June 2026

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