Taghazout in January
January is a good month for surfing at Taghazout (best: March).
Plan your trip to TaghazoutEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 3 rainy days
TaghazoutSouss-Massa, MoroccoBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AGA 38 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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Fuerteventura – Flag BeachSpain · 448 km away · water 20°C2.3 m waves2
Fuerteventura – El CotilloSpain · 465 km away · water 20°C2.3 m waves3Taghazout – Anchor PointMorocco · 2 km away · water 18°C2.5 m waves4
ImsouaneMorocco · 34 km away · water 17°C2.6 m waves5
EssaouiraMorocco · 106 km away · water 17°C2.5 m waves6
SafiMorocco · 202 km away · water 17°C2.5 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Taghazout
- Pearl Surf Camp Morocco 6.6 km
- Surf and Travel Hostel 0.1 km
- Ocean Surf House 0.1 km
- Surf & Travel Morocco 0.1 km
- Ajval Surf Hostel 0.1 km
- Hash Point Surf Camp 0.1 km
- Taghazout Surf Hostel 0.2 km
- and 25 more on the spot page
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Taghazout?
January is a good month for surfing at Taghazout (best: March). Waves 2.5 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Taghazout in January?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Taghazout in January?
About 2.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Taghazout in January?
Around 22°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 3 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Fuerteventura – Flag Beach (2.3 m waves), Fuerteventura – El Cotillo (2.3 m waves) & Taghazout – Anchor Point (2.5 m waves).