Crocro, also called Crocro Beach, is Tamraght’s beach. A beach break well exposed to the swell, with left and right peaks: when other spots are too small, there is often something to surf here. For everything about the village, read our Tamraght surf guide.
Suitable for all levels, it draws plenty of beginners and surf schools, without reaching the crowds of Devil’s Rock.
At a glance: Crocro
| Wave type | Beach break, left and right peaks |
| Bottom | Sand, with a few rocks |
| Best tide | Mid to high tide (check on site) |
| Swell direction | West to north-west |
| Best wind | North-east to east (offshore) |
| Level | All levels |
| Crowd | Medium to high |
| Best season | Autumn and winter |
Crocro surf spot (Tamraght)
Crocro is an open beach break that picks up west to north-west swells well. The waves form peaks breaking left and right over a sandy bottom. A few rocks are reported in the middle of the spot: spot them at low tide before your first session.
The ideal wind comes from the north-east to east. For the tide, mid to high tide is most often recommended, but not every source mentions it: check the spot before you go.
Video: Tamraght beach in pictures
When to surf Crocro?
Crocro works most often in winter, from October to March, with west and north-west swells. In summer, the waves are smaller and conditions are easier for beginners.
Crocro surf calendar: intensity by month
Crocro forecast
Before you paddle out, check the conditions of the day:
- Windy weather map (30.515, -9.691): swell, wind and real-time conditions.
- Windguru forecast for Taghazout below: wind, gusts and rating over 7 days.
Crocro: which surfing level?
Beginners: surf it with an instructor
The sandy bottom and often moderate waves make it a common learning spot. Take a lesson for your first sessions and watch out for the rocks in the middle of the beach.
Intermediates: a reliable back-up spot
Since Crocro picks up swell well, it is a good option when more sheltered spots are too small. Pick the least crowded peak.
Experienced surfers: for a quick session
On big swells, head to the Taghazout points, such as Killer Point. Crocro is mostly for a quick session close to Tamraght.
How to get to Crocro
The beach is in Tamraght, by the Essaouira road (N1), between Taghazout and Aourir. There is a car park near the beach, about twenty minutes from Agadir.
Spot location
GPS coordinates (approximate): 30.5149° N, 9.6908° W. On Tamraght beach, north of Devil’s Rock.
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Which surf camp to surf Crocro?
Salt House Morocco, our partner surf camp, is based in Tamraght, a few minutes from Crocro. All levels, ISA instructors and 10 hours of lessons included, €455 to €510 per week (excluding flights).
Where to stay near Crocro?
Tamraght village sits just above the beach, Taghazout is about ten minutes away. Accommodation map below.
What to do near Crocro?
Devil’s Rock, Banana Point and Banana Beach are a few minutes south. The Taghazout points are just north. On flat days, Paradise Valley is about 45 minutes by road.
FAQ: Crocro (Tamraght)
Yes, it is a sandy beach break surfed by many schools. Just watch out for the few rocks in the middle of the spot.
From October to March, with west and north-west swells. In summer, the waves are smaller.
A north-east to east wind, blowing offshore.
There is a car park near the beach, by the Essaouira road, in Tamraght.
In short
Crocro is Tamraght’s beach: a well-exposed beach break with left and right peaks for all levels. A good plan when other spots are too small, especially between October and March. For other regions, check our guide to Morocco’s surf spots.
Sources: Mondo Surf, Surf-Report, The Surf Atlas. Photos: Louis Hansel / Unsplash.