Surfing in Morocco in May
In May the best surfing in Morocco is at Taghazout, Taghazout – Anchor Point & Tamraght – Banana Point.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17–19°C, 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19°C
- Air: 25°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 1; a day can have both
- For beginners: Taghazout, Tamraght – Banana Point & Imsouane.
When are you planning to go?
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Taghazout
Morocco
2 m waves19° water27° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AGA 38 km
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Anchor Point
Taghazout · Morocco
2 m waves19° water27° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AGA 39 km
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Banana Point
Tamraght · Morocco
2 m waves19° water27° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AGA 33 km
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Imsouane
Morocco
2 m waves18° water26° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 64 km
5
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Sidi Kaouki
Morocco
1.8 m waves18° water24° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 12 km
6
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Essaouira
Morocco
1.8 m waves18° water23° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 14 km
7
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Moulay Bouzerktoun
Morocco
1.8 m waves18° water24° air
Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 28 km
8
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Safi
Morocco
1.6 m waves17° water21° 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 May?
Taghazout: 2 m waves; Taghazout – Anchor Point: 2 m waves; Tamraght – Banana Point: 2 m waves.
How warm is the water in Morocco in May?
17–19°C: 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19°C.
Where can beginners go surfing in May?
Good spots for beginners this month: Taghazout, Tamraght – Banana Point & Imsouane.
Which airport is closest?
Al Massira Airport (AGA), 38 km from Taghazout; Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU), 64 km from Imsouane.
