Banana Point is the mellow right-hander of Aourir, next to Tamraght, about fifteen minutes south of Taghazout. A point break over sand that ends in beach peaks, popular with longboarders and surfers who are progressing. For the rest of the area, read our guides to surfing in Tamraght and surfing in Taghazout.
The spot is named after the nearby banana plantations. It is often busy, with plenty of surf schools.
At a glance: Banana Point
| Wave type | Point break (right) ending in beach peaks |
| Bottom | Sand, with a few rocks |
| Best tide | All tides |
| Swell direction | West to north |
| Best wind | East, south-east |
| Wave length | 50 to 150 m |
| Level | Beginners moving on to green waves, intermediates, longboarders |
| Best season | Winter, from October to March |
| Water temperature | 17 to 21 °C depending on the season |
| Good to know | Often crowded. Watch out for currents and the few rocks in the water. |
Banana Point surf spot (Tamraght)
Banana Point is in Aourir, next to Tamraght, about 20 minutes from Agadir and 15 minutes from central Taghazout. The wave is a soft right that runs for 50 to 150 m along the point, then ends in beach peaks.
Video: Banana Point in pictures
When to surf Banana Point?
The best season is winter, when west and north-west swells make the point work. In summer the swell is smaller and the north wind blows: the wave stays surfable on small days for learning, but it is often soft.
Banana Point surf calendar: intensity by month
Banana Point forecast
Before you paddle out, check the conditions of the day:
- Windy weather map (30.502, -9.686): swell, wind and real-time conditions.
- Windguru forecast for Taghazout below: wind, gusts and rating over 7 days.
Banana Point: which surfing level?
Beginners: to move on to green waves
The wave is soft and the bottom is mostly sand: a good place to leave the whitewater once you can stand up. For your very first sessions, Devil’s Rock and Crocro Beach in Tamraght are easier.
Intermediates and longboarders: the playground
A long, mellow right, handy for working on turns and positioning. Longboarders love it. The line-up is often busy: share the waves and respect priority.
Experienced surfers: for quiet days
On big swells, head to the points north of Taghazout such as Anchor Point. Banana Point stays a good option for a relaxed or longboard session.
How to get to Banana Point
The spot is in Aourir, just north of Devil’s Rock. Cars park along the road on the Devil’s Rock side. From Tamraght, it is a few minutes away.
Spot location
GPS coordinates: 30.5021° N, 9.6857° W. In Aourir, next to Tamraght.
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Which surf camp to surf Banana Point?
Salt House Morocco, our partner surf camp, is based in Tamraght, a few minutes from Banana Point. All levels, ISA instructors and 10 hours of lessons included, €455 to €510 per week (excluding flights).
Where to stay near Banana Point?
Tamraght and Aourir are the closest, Taghazout is about fifteen minutes away. Map of accommodation below.
What to do near Banana Point?
Devil’s Rock and Crocro Beach are close by for beginners. The Taghazout points, including Anchor Point, are about fifteen minutes north. On flat days, Paradise Valley is about 45 minutes away by road.
FAQ: Banana Point (Tamraght)
Yes, for those who can already stand up and want to move on to green waves. For the very first sessions, Devil’s Rock and Crocro Beach are easier.
The spot works at all tides.
In Aourir, next to Tamraght, about fifteen minutes south of Taghazout and 20 minutes from Agadir.
The name comes from the nearby banana plantations.
Yes, the spot is often busy, with several surf schools.
In short
Banana Point is Tamraght’s mellow right-hander: a point break over sand that ends in beach peaks, working at all tides, ideal for progressing or longboarding, especially in winter. To explore other regions, read our guide to surfing in Morocco.
Sources: The Surf Atlas, Taghazout, Surf-Report, Taghazout spots, Mondo Surf, Banana Point, Cabaigne.net, Agadir (water).