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Slim pickings. Only worth it if you are gagging for a wave. Short-period chop. The waves lack any real push. Light offshore grooming the faces nicely. Conditions improving through the afternoon. Not enough swell to get this spot firing properly.
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Anchor Point is a highly technical right-hand point break situated on the Moroccan coastline, defined by a prominent rocky headland and a terraced limestone seafloor. This rigid, stepped bathymetry forces approaching North Atlantic deep-water swells to rapidly decelerate and steepen, resulting in a fast, wally wave that frequently offers cylindrical hollow sections near the initial take-off zone. The wave geometry relies heavily on a north-westerly groundswell combined with a low to mid-tide to expose the correct reef gradients. Wind from the north-east blows offshore here, grooming the wave face to maintain a steep peel angle. Due to the rapid transition from deep water to a shallow rock shelf, the take-off is demanding, making this location strictly suitable for advanced surfers. The wave can peel continuously for several hundred metres under ideal winter storm conditions, seamlessly connecting multiple sections across the bay. It suits highly proficient individuals who can navigate high-speed down-the-line trajectories and manage the precarious rocky exit strategy required at the conclusion of the long ride.
Heads up: jellyfish: peak season, and rip risk elevated.
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The air here is 32% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Somewhat cleaner than a typical city. Air quality is unlikely to affect most people.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NOโ 5, Oโ 3, PM10 2, SOโ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 09:24
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The best week for surf at Anchor Point is the week of 16 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
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Anchor Point is Morocco's most famous wave, a long right-hand point break at Taghazout on the Atlantic coast. The wave peels along a rocky reef for up to 300 metres, offering multiple sections from top to bottom. When it is on, it produces perfectly mechanical right-handers that have drawn surfers from around the world since the 1970s. The fishing village of Taghazout sits above, now a developed surf tourism hub.
Needs a solid north or north-westerly Atlantic groundswell (5ft+). A south-easterly wind is offshore. Best at mid to high tide. The 5-10ft range produces its famous long walls and barrel sections. November through February is prime season. Smaller swells do not wrap far enough around the point to produce quality.
The take-off is at the top of the point. The wave then peels right through multiple sections: a steep take-off, a barrel section, a workable wall, and a reform on the inside. Experienced surfers sit at the top; others can pick off sections lower down the point.
Rocky reef throughout. Urchins everywhere (booties essential). Long hold-downs in the barrel section on bigger days. Strong currents sweep down the point. The take-off is competitive on good days. Intermediate experience minimum.
Park in Taghazout village and walk down to the point. Entry from the rocks at the top of the point, paddling through a channel. Study how others enter.
Very crowded when working. Anchor Point's fame means European surfers descend on Taghazout all winter. Good swells see 30-50 people in the lineup. The top section is most competitive. Lower sections and the inside are less contested. Dawn patrol helps but even then it is busy.
Anchor Point is crowded but the wave is long enough that patience is rewarded. Sit slightly down the point and pick off sections rather than battling for the top take-off. Booties are non-negotiable due to urchins. The Taghazout area has dozens of other breaks within driving distance. Try Hash Point, Killers, or Mysteries if Anchors is too crowded.
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Combining historical conditions with school holiday crowd pressure to find the sweet spot.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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Conditions at Anchor Point tend to be best between 07:00 to 10:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 41/100
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