Killer Point is the most powerful right-hander in Taghazout: a point break at the foot of the cliff north of the village, with fast sections and barrels when the winter swell arrives. It is a spot for experienced and expert surfers, best at low tide. To see all the spots in the area, read our guide to surfing in Taghazout.
The spot takes its name from the killer whales, the orcas. At low tide, a short left also works, then fades as the tide rises.
At a glance: Killer Point
| Wave type | Point break (right), short left at low tide |
| Bottom | Rocks |
| Best tide | Low tide, on the dropping tide |
| Swell direction | North-west |
| Best wind | East, north-east |
| Wave length | About 300 m |
| Level | Experienced to expert |
| Best season | October to March |
| Water temperature | 17 to 21 °C depending on the season |
| Good to know | Easy access at low tide by walking along the cliff. When the tide rises, you have to paddle about a hundred metres, and the paddle can be long on big days. |
Killer Point surf spot (Taghazout)
Killer Point is north of Taghazout, facing a cliff, beyond Anchor Point and Mysteries. The right runs for about 300 m, with fast sections, bowls and barrels on big days.
Video: Killer Point in pictures
When to surf Killer Point?
The season runs from October to March, when north-west swells hit the coast. Big winter days bring vertical walls and very hollow sections. In spring and summer the swell is missing and the spot rarely works.
Killer Point surf calendar: intensity by month
Killer Point forecast and webcam
Before you paddle out, check the conditions of the day:
- Surfline Killer Point forecast and webcam: swell, wind, tide and live images.
- Windguru forecast for Taghazout below: wind, gusts and rating over 7 days.
Killer Point: which surfing level?
Beginners and intermediates: not the right spot
Rocky bottom, powerful wave and a long paddle: Killer Point is not a place to learn or progress. Intermediates will do better at Hash Point, La Source or Anchor Point on small swells.
Experienced and expert surfers: Taghazout’s committing wave
On a medium swell, Killer Point offers a fast right with bowly sections. When it gets bigger, the wave turns hollow and barrelling. Watch the line-up and the sets before paddling out.
How to get to Killer Point
The spot is north of Taghazout, past Anchor Point. At low tide, you reach the peak by walking along the cliff. On a rising tide, you have to paddle about a hundred metres.
Spot location
GPS coordinates: 30.5501° N, 9.7400° W. North of Taghazout village.
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Which surf camp to surf Killer Point?
Killer Point is surfed independently. To stay nearby with lessons on the other spots, Salt House Morocco, our partner surf camp, is based in Tamraght, a few minutes away by car. All levels, ISA instructors and 10 hours of lessons included, €455 to €510 per week (excluding flights).
Where to stay near Killer Point?
Taghazout is the closest village, Tamraght is a few minutes further south. Map of accommodation below.
What to do near Killer Point?
Mysteries, Anchor Point and La Source are just to the south. On flat days, Paradise Valley is about 45 minutes away by road.
FAQ: Killer Point (Taghazout)
No. Rocky bottom, powerful wave and a long paddle. It is a spot for experienced and expert surfers.
Low tide, ideally on the dropping tide. Low tide is also when access is easiest, by walking along the cliff.
From October to March, with north-west swells.
The name comes from the killer whales, the orcas.
North of Taghazout, facing a cliff, past Anchor Point and Mysteries.
In short
Killer Point is the powerful right-hander north of Taghazout: rocky bottom, about 300 m of wave, barrels on big days, best at low tide from October to March. For experienced surfers only. To explore other regions, read our guide to surfing in Morocco.
Sources: The Surf Atlas, Taghazout, Surf-Report, Taghazout spots, Mondo Surf, Killer, Surfertoday, Cabaigne.net, Agadir (water).