Anchor Point

Surf Guide

Anchor Point is Morocco's most legendary wave. It's a long right point that runs along a rock shelf, with hollow sections and lots of room for high-performance surfing. It's easy location in the town of Taghazout and its consistency in the winter months make it the center of surfing in the region, although there are at least four world-class breaks within driving distance, so the crowd spreads out and epic sessions abound. LINEUP TIPS: Etiquette | Surf Safety Basics

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to advanced.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Intense when very good.

Crowd Factor

Heavy

MellowHeavy

Most crowded wave in the country.

Spot Rating

Perfect

PoorPerfect

A world-class wave on the right day and tide.

Shoulder Burn

Exhausting

LightExhausting

Long paddles and lots of water moving on big days.

Water Quality

Fair

CleanDirty

Not horrifying.

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NW, WNW, W.

Wind

Northeast.

Surf Height

Head high-3x overhead.

Tide

The lower the better.