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

BegIntAdv

Advanced.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

The local bodyboarders hold it down.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Gets busy when it's on (which is only once or twice per year).

Spot Rating

Perfect

PoorPerfect

About as good as a right-hand point gets, assuming you like below-sea-level barrels.

Shoulder Burn

Exhausting

LightExhausting

Heavy, slabby point with the expected currents.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Better than you'd think, considering it's right outside a town.

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

W

Wind

E

Surf Height

Overhead to triple overhead.

Tide

Low