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Imsouane is a long right-hand point break in a sheltered bay on Morocco's Atlantic coast, between Essaouira and Agadir. The wave wraps around a headland and peels for up to 800 metres on the best days, making it one of the longest rideable waves in Africa. The fishing village above is small and charming. The wave is gentle and forgiving, making it accessible to all levels. A magical spot for longboarding.
Needs north or north-westerly groundswell wrapping into the bay. The sheltered position means it needs a solid swell to switch on (4ft+ open coast). A south-easterly wind is offshore. Best at mid to high tide. The 3-6ft range produces the longest rides. November through March is prime season. Even small swells produce rideable waves in the bay.
The take-off is at the top of the point where the swell first wraps around the headland. The wave then peels right along the bay for hundreds of metres. You can take off at any point along the wave depending on your ability. The inside sections are gentler; the top is steeper.
Rocky reef at the top of the point. Urchins in the rock pools. The inside section runs over sand and is safe. Currents along the point on bigger days. The wave is generally very safe due to its gentle nature. Booties recommended for the rocky areas.
Park in the village above and walk down to the harbour area. Entry from the rocks or the sandy beach inside the bay. Multiple accommodation options in the village (guesthouses, surf camps).
Increasingly busy as Imsouane's reputation grows. Good swells see 30-40 people along the point. The wave is long enough that sharing is manageable. Longboarders dominate. The vibe is mellow and friendly. Dawn patrol offers the quietest sessions.
Imsouane is one of the most special waves in Morocco. The length of ride is extraordinary on a good day. Bring a longboard or a fish; shortboards struggle with the gentle slope. The village has basic but charming accommodation. Tagine in the harbour restaurants is excellent. If Imsouane is flat, the exposed beach at the Cathedral (nearby) picks up more swell.
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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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The best week for surf at Imsouane is the week of 16 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Rideable waves with moderate energy. Short-period wind swell: expect weak, crumbly faces. Gentle onshore putting some texture on the faces. Best conditions early morning before the sea breeze arrives. Big day, above this spot's comfort zone. Experienced surfers only.
Heads up: rip risk elevated, and jellyfish: peak season.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
Moderate water clarity: ~5m visibility
Daily scores over the last 12 months at Imsouane