Safi Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Safi Surf Guide
Previously a semi-secret Moroccan gem, Safi has gotten a healthy dose of attention over the past few years as pros and barrel-hounds have chased and documented a handful of notable swells recently. One of the best barreling sand points in Morocco (if not the world), but also fickle, rare and extremely heavy.
Ability Level
Advanced
Advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
The local bodyboarders hold it down.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Gets busy when it's on (which is only once or twice per year).
Spot Rating
Perfect
About as good as a right-hand point gets, assuming you like below-sea-level barrels.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
Heavy, slabby point with the expected currents.
Water Quality
Clean
Better than you'd think, considering it's right outside a town.
Hazards
Rocks, neck-breaking slabs.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard
Access
Go to the town of Safi and drive to the point.
Bottom
Rocky, sandy point.
Best Season
The wave rarely breaks, but when it does it's typically in winter.
Do you have local knowledge about Safi?
If you have any insights or information to add to this spot guide, drop us a note at [email protected]