Surfing in Morocco in August
In August the best surfing in Morocco is at Imsouane, Taghazout & Taghazout – Anchor Point.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17–22°C, 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–21°C; shorty at 22°C
- Air: 30°C by day, 21°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, almost no rain
- For beginners: Imsouane, Taghazout & Tamraght – Banana Point.
When are you planning to go?
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Imsouane
Morocco
2 m waves21° water32° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 64 km
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Taghazout
Morocco
1.8 m waves22° water34° air
Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ AGA 38 km
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Anchor Point
Taghazout · Morocco
1.8 m waves22° water34° air
Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ AGA 39 km
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Banana Point
Tamraght · Morocco
1.8 m waves22° water32° air
Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ AGA 33 km
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Sidi Kaouki
Morocco
1.7 m waves19° water29° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 12 km
6
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Essaouira
Morocco
1.7 m waves19° water27° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 14 km
7
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Moulay Bouzerktoun
Morocco
1.7 m waves18° water30° air
Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 28 km
8
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Safi
Morocco
1.5 m waves17° water24° air
Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 110 km
Averages of the 8 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Morocco in August?
Imsouane: 2 m waves; Taghazout: 1.8 m waves; Taghazout – Anchor Point: 1.8 m waves.
How warm is the water in Morocco in August?
17–22°C: 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–21°C; shorty at 22°C.
Where can beginners go surfing in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: Imsouane, Taghazout & Tamraght – Banana Point.
Which airport is closest?
Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU), 64 km from Imsouane; Al Massira Airport (AGA), 38 km from Taghazout.
