Anchor Point is the best-known point break in Taghazout: a long right-hander that starts at the rocky headland north of the village and can run for 300 to 500 m on good days. It is a wave for solid intermediate and experienced surfers, working mostly from September to March with north-west swells. To plan your stay, our guide to surfing in Taghazout covers every spot in the village.
French-speaking surfers also call it « la pointe des Ancres », and you will sometimes see the name Madraba. Anchor Point is not a spot for lessons: you come here once you can read a wave and handle a take-off.
At a glance: Anchor Point
| Wave type | Point break (right) |
| Bottom | Sand and rocks |
| Best tide | Low to mid tide |
| Swell direction | North-west |
| Best wind | East, south-east (offshore) |
| Wave length | 300 to 500 m on good days |
| Wave size | Works from about 1 m and holds the big winter swells (3 to 4 m) |
| Level | Solid intermediate to expert |
| Best season | September to March, best from October to March |
| Water temperature | 17 to 21 °C depending on the season |
| Good to know | Entry and exit over the rocks of the point. Not a spot to learn on. |
Anchor Point surf spot (Taghazout)
Anchor Point is about 1 km north of Taghazout, along the coast road. It is a right-hand point break over sand and rocks with several sections: the first ones give you time for turns, the last one is hollower and faster.
Video: Anchor Point in pictures
When to surf Anchor Point?
The best period runs from September to March, with the most consistent north-west swells from October to March. In spring and summer the swell is weaker and the north wind blows hard: Anchor Point rarely works, and the beaches of Tamraght take over.
Anchor Point surf calendar: intensity by month
Anchor Point forecast and webcam
Before you paddle out, check the conditions of the day:
- Surfline Anchor Point forecast and webcam: swell, wind, tide and live images.
- Windguru forecast for Taghazout below: wind, gusts and rating over 7 days.
Anchor Point: which surfing level?
Beginners: not the right spot
Entry over the rocks and a powerful wave: this is not a spot to learn. Go to Devil’s Rock or Crocro Beach in Tamraght instead, or to Panorama on small days.
Intermediates: on small to medium swells
A solid intermediate who is comfortable with the take-off and with getting out over the rocks can surf it on small swells. On big days, watch from the point.
Experienced surfers: the long winter rights
When the north-west swell arrives, Anchor Point offers long rights with several sections, up to 300 to 500 m. The last section is the hollowest and fastest.
How to get to Anchor Point
The spot is about 1 km north of Taghazout, along the coast road. By car, you can park on the roadside. From the village, it is about a 5-minute walk.
Spot location
GPS coordinates: 30.5440° N, 9.7278° W. About 1 km north of Taghazout village.
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Which surf camp to surf Anchor Point?
Salt House Morocco, our partner surf camp, is based in Tamraght, 5 to 10 minutes from Anchor Point. All levels, ISA instructors and 10 hours of lessons included, €455 to €510 per week (excluding flights).
Where to stay near Anchor Point?
Taghazout village is about a 5-minute walk from the spot, Tamraght a few minutes by car. Map of accommodation below.
What to do near Anchor Point?
The other Taghazout spots are close by: Hash Point at the village entrance, Mysteries and Killer Point further north, Panorama to the south. On flat days, Paradise Valley is about 45 minutes away by road.
FAQ: Anchor Point (Taghazout)
No. Entry over the rocks and a powerful wave. To learn, go to Devil’s Rock or Crocro Beach in Tamraght, or to Panorama on small days.
From September to March, with the most consistent north-west swells from October to March. In summer, the spot rarely works.
From low to mid tide.
About 1 km north of Taghazout, along the coast road, a 5-minute walk from the village.
A 3/2 mm in winter, a shorty in summer.
In short
Anchor Point is Taghazout’s reference right-hander: a point break over sand and rocks, 300 to 500 m long on good days, for solid intermediate and experienced surfers, from September to March. To explore other regions, read our guide to surfing in Morocco.
Sources: The Surf Atlas, Taghazout, Surf-Report, Taghazout spots, Mondo Surf, Anchor Point, Surfertoday, Surf Maroc (wetsuit), Cabaigne.net, Agadir (water).