Banana Beach is the beach of Aourir, next to Tamraght. Often small, soft waves over sand and a corner sheltered from the north wind: it is one of the gentlest spots in the area, widely used by surf camps for lessons. For the rest of the area, read our guide to surfing in Tamraght.
When the nearby point is working, a longer right can form, ideal for linking turns at an easy pace.
At a glance: Banana Beach
| Wave type | Beach break, lefts and rights |
| Bottom | Sand |
| Best tide | Mid to high tide, preferably incoming |
| Swell direction | North-west |
| Best wind | North-east (offshore) |
| Level | Beginners and intermediates |
| Crowd | Variable, lots of surf camp students |
| Best season | Autumn and winter |
Banana Beach surf spot (Tamraght)
Banana Beach is a sandy beach break, with waves breaking both left and right. They are often small and fairly soft, which makes it a good place to learn. The beach is partly sheltered from the north wind.
The spot works with a north-west swell and a north-east wind. Mid to high tide, preferably on the incoming tide, gives the best conditions. As on every beach along this coast, watch out for currents.
Video: Banana Beach in pictures
When to surf Banana Beach?
The best period runs from October to March, when the north-west swell is consistent. In summer, there are often small waves left, perfect for beginners.
Banana Beach surf calendar: intensity by month
Banana Beach forecast
Before you paddle out, check the conditions of the day:
- Windy weather map (30.500, -9.682): swell, wind and real-time conditions.
- Windguru forecast for Taghazout below: wind, gusts and rating over 7 days.
Banana Beach: which surfing level?
Beginners: the ideal spot
Gentle waves, sandy bottom and little pressure in the water: it is probably the easiest spot around Tamraght for your first waves.
Intermediates and longboarders: to work on positioning
On days when the right gets longer, it is a good place to fine-tune your positioning and turns on a longboard.
Experienced surfers: rarely worth it
The waves often lack power. Head to Anchor Point or Killer Point when the swell kicks in.
How to get to Banana Beach
The beach is in Aourir, just south of Tamraght, about twenty minutes from Agadir along the coast road. Park along the road, then walk down to the beach.
Spot location
GPS coordinates (approximate): 30.5003° N, 9.6817° W. In Aourir, next to Tamraght.
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Which surf camp to surf Banana Beach?
Salt House Morocco, our partner surf camp, is based in Tamraght, a few minutes from Banana Beach. All levels, ISA instructors and 10 hours of lessons included, €455 to €510 per week (excluding flights).
Where to stay near Banana Beach?
Aourir and Tamraght are the closest, Taghazout is about fifteen minutes away. Accommodation map below.
What to do near Banana Beach?
Banana Point and Devil’s Rock are close by to vary your sessions. The Taghazout points are about fifteen minutes north. On flat days, Paradise Valley is about 45 minutes by road.
FAQ: Banana Beach (Tamraght)
Yes, it is one of the easiest spots in the area: small, soft waves over sand.
Mid to high tide, preferably on the incoming tide.
From October to March with the north-west swell. In summer, there are often small waves for beginners.
Banana Point is a point break, a right that peels along the point. Banana Beach is the neighbouring beach, a gentler beach break.
In short
Banana Beach is the gentlest beach around Tamraght: a small, soft beach break over sand, perfect for beginners. Best conditions from mid to high tide, between October and March. To pick your next destination, read our guide on where to surf in Morocco.
Sources: Mondo Surf, Surf-forecast, Surfnerd, The Surf Atlas. Photos: Louis Hansel / Unsplash.