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Souss-Massa, Morocco

Imessouane

Also known as Imessouane, Imi Ouaar, Imessouan, Imi Ouar

Intermediate Point break Sand bottom Peels right 0.6–3 m Any tide

A natural harbour and fishing port between Agadir and Essaouira with two waves: the long, mellow right of the bay that peels off the harbour wall into the cove, and the punchier beach break on the open north side. The bay right is one of the longest, most forgiving learner-to-intermediate waves in the country, which is why surf camps cluster here; the open beach handles bigger swell but closes out past head-high. Remote, scenic and quieter than Taghazout.

Hazards

RocksStrong CurrentCrowds

Conditions

Best swell
NW, WNW, W
Best wind
E, SE, NE
Season
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Wave size
0.6–3 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
30.8267, -9.8150

Facilities

ParkingCafeSurf SchoolBoard RentalCamping

Getting there

Drive the coastal N1 to Imessouane (signed). Park in the harbour; paddle out from the harbour wall for the bay right.

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