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Surfing Morocco in November: Heavy Winter Groundswells & Flawless Offshores

Peak offshore wind consistency, roaring North Atlantic storm swells & firing right-hand points

Last updated: September 10, 2026

November is one of the premier months of the entire year for surfing in Morocco. As the North Atlantic storm machine operates at full capacity, deep low-pressure systems send relentless, long-period WNW and NW groundswells marching toward the North African coast. Groundswell consistency hits a stellar 80%, with open-ocean wave heights averaging 6.6ft (2.0m) and premier points holding 8-15ft+ (2.4-4.5m+) bombs.

What sets November apart is the exceptional quality of local surface conditions: favorable offshore winds from the East/Northeast surge to 63% at Anchor Point and La Source, 61% at Taghazout and Imsouane, and 60% at Banana Beach and Hash Point. Combined with mild daytime air temperatures averaging 18-19°C, November offers textbook Moroccan pointbreak perfection.

November Surf Forecast & Climate Overview

November delivers heavy, high-period groundswells, pristine offshore winds, and comfortable coastal weather.

• National Average Wave Height: 6.6ft (2.0m) open-ocean average (reaching 6.9ft (2.1m) at Imsouane, Tafedna, and Tamri).
• Groundswell Consistency: 80%
• Favourable Wind Rate: 50% national average (exceeding 60%-63% across Taghazout and Imsouane).
• Average Air Temperature: 18°C (64°F)
• Air Temperature Range: Min 6°C (43°F) during cool desert mornings to Max 34°C (93°F) in sunny afternoons.
• Precipitation: 1.5 mm/day (occasional brief frontal showers interspersed with bright sunshine).
• Recommended Wetsuit: 3/2mm or 4/3mm fullsuit.

Regional Surf Breakdown for November

1. Taghazout & Cap Rhir (Anchor Point, Boilers, Dracula's, Killer Point)

• Average Wave Height: 6.5ft (2.0m) | Groundswell: 81% | Favourable Wind: 45% - 63%
• The Lowdown: November is prime time in Taghazout. Anchor Point (63% favorable wind) and La Source (63% favorable wind) deliver machine-like right-hand walls that peel cleanly for hundreds of meters. Dracula's (58% favorable wind) and Boilers (45% favorable wind) offer steep drops and heavy, spitting barrel sections over shallow reef ledges. For progressing surfers and longboarders, Banana Beach (60% favorable wind) and Hash Point (60% favorable wind) provide flawless, user-friendly point peelers.

2. Imsouane & Central Coast (Imsouane, Tafedna, Sidi Kaouki, Essaouira)

• Average Wave Height: 6.8ft - 6.9ft (2.1m) | Groundswell: 80% | Favourable Wind: 47% - 61%
• The Lowdown: Imsouane (61% favorable wind) is firing on all cylinders in November, wrapping solid Atlantic groundswells into superbank-length 800-meter rides in The Bay and punchy peaks at Cathedral. Tafedna (58% favorable wind) offers sheltered, uncrowded point waves. Sidi Kaouki (52% favorable wind) and Cap Sim (50% favorable wind) deliver lively beach and reef peaks.

3. Northern Atlantic Coast (Sidi Bouzid, Oualidia, El Jadida)

• Average Wave Height: 6.0ft - 6.6ft (1.8m - 2.0m) | Groundswell: 80% | Favourable Wind: 26% - 46%
• The Lowdown: In the north, Sidi Bouzid (46% favorable wind) produces punchy, rippable right-hand points and beachbreaks. Oualidia (39% favorable wind) offers a calm learning lagoon and powerful open-ocean sandbar peaks.

4. Southern Desert Coast (Mirleft, Legzira, Sidi Moussa d'Aglou, Sidi Ifni)

• Average Wave Height: 6.2ft - 6.7ft (1.9m - 2.0m) | Groundswell: 78% - 79% | Favourable Wind: 34% - 49%
• The Lowdown: The southern coast delivers uncrowded adventure. Legzira (49% favorable wind), Sidi Moussa d'Aglou (49% favorable wind), and Mirleft (47% favorable wind) turn on with clean beachbreak peaks and scenic point shoulders.

Best Surf Spots in Morocco in November

1. Anchor Point (Taghazout): Top-ranked 63% offshore wind reliability, producing world-class overhead speed walls and hollow sections.
2. La Source (Taghazout): 63% favorable wind consistency with clean, high-performance A-frame peaks.
3. Imsouane (The Bay): 61% offshore consistency, delivering endless, silky-smooth right-hand pointbreak peelers.
4. Banana Beach & Hash Point: Flawless 60% offshore wind consistency, offering playful, user-friendly right-hand waves.
5. Tafedna: 58% favorable offshore winds, empty lineups, and wrapping right point waves under the cape.

Meteorologist & Forecaster Tips for November

[!IMPORTANT] Track the Post-Frontal Wind Shifts: When North Atlantic low-pressure fronts push toward Morocco, winds briefly swing south or southwest before snapping around to clean, grooming East/Northeast offshores behind the front. Be ready to paddle out as soon as the wind swings offshore.

• Bring a Step-Up Board: With solid overhead groundswell sets arriving regularly, having a board with extra paddle power will help you navigate the lineup at Anchor Point and Killer Point with confidence.
• Observe Rock Jump-Ins: Big winter swells generate significant water surges across the rocky ledges in Taghazout. Time your entry during the lull between wave sets.