Anchor Point surf spot at Taghazout village, Morocco
Advanced / ExpertPoint break – long right-hander

⚓ Anchor Point

Taghazout village · 8.0 km · 15 min drive from Surf Treasure Morocco

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About this spot

Anchor Point is widely considered the best right-hand wave in Africa and one of the most famous surf spots in the world, but it is definitely a wave for advanced to expert surfers. The break has three main sections: the peak (mostly ridden by locals and pros), a second section ideal for advanced surfers, and a third section that can stay challenging depending on swell size. This rocky point can deliver rides up to 300–400 meters with clean, powerful walls on bigger days. Best with NW or W swell (1.5–3m) and light NE wind.

Wave Type

Point break – long right-hander

Best Season

October – April

Wind Direction

NE (offshore)

Location

Taghazout village

Level

Advanced / Expert

Photo Gallery

Anchor Point lineup breaking down the point in Taghazout
Clean wall wrapping through Anchor Point in Taghazout
Surfer launching an aerial at Anchor Point in Taghazout

7-Day Wave Forecast

Model overview via Open-Meteo. For spot-specific wave-height planning, check Windguru references below.

Recommended wave-height source for Anchor Point:Windguru Anchor Point

Wave height over 7 days

Mon, Apr 27

1.1m

max

6.6s period

↖NW

06:00

best hour

Tue, Apr 28

0.9m

max

7.5s period

↖NW

06:00

best hour

Wed, Apr 29

1m

max

8s period

↖NW

06:00

best hour

Thu, Apr 30

1m

max

8.3s period

↖NW

06:00

best hour

Fri, May 1

1.2m

max

9.6s period

↖NW

09:00

best hour

Sat, May 2

1.2m

max

9.4s period

↖NW

06:00

best hour

Sun, May 3

1m

max

8.1s period

↖NW

06:00

best hour

< 1m
1–2m
2–3m
> 3m

Location on the map

Anchor Point

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Surf Tips

  1. 1

    Come early for the best sets and fewer crowds

  2. 2

    Watch the current on bigger swell - paddle out via the right-side rock

  3. 3

    There are three sections: peak (locals/pros), second section (advanced), and a challenging third section on bigger days

  4. 4

    Plan your exit: finish on the rocks or the small beach in the corner , miss it and the paddle back can drift you all the way toward Taghazout

  5. 5

    Respect locals - Anchor Point has a strong local lineup culture

How to get to Anchor Point

Anchor Point is easy to access from Taghazout village. Follow the coastal path north, or park above the break and walk down to the rocky beach.

Approx. distance from Surf Treasure Morocco (Google Maps): 8.0 km · 15 min drive from Surf Treasure Morocco

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