In May, the coast around Taghazout switches to summer mode: smaller, regular waves, long sunny days and spots that are less crowded than in high summer. It’s one of the best months to learn to surf or to progress at a relaxed pace. Here’s our guide to surfing in Morocco in May.
Table of contents
Surf conditions
1. Surf conditions in Morocco in May
Swell and wave size
Waves average 0.8 to 1.5 metres around Taghazout. The swells are less powerful than in winter but still regular enough to surf almost every day, which is what matters most when you’re learning.
- Wave size 0.8 to 1.5 m
- Daytime air temp 22 to 28 °C
- Water 18 °C
- Wetsuit 3/2 mm
Wind and weather
Daytime temperatures reach 22 to 28 °C. The north wind often blows in the afternoon, so the guides favour mornings and sheltered spots such as Banana Point.
Water temperature
The water hovers around 18 °C. A 3/2 mm wetsuit is still a must for long sessions.
The best spots
2. Where to surf in Morocco in May
In May, our guides favour consistent spots sheltered from the wind. Here are our favourites; you’ll find all the others on our surf spots page.
Devil’s Rock
Our local spot, a 10-minute walk from Azul Guesthouse: a sandbank beach break and the most consistent all year round. Perfect for beginners and intermediates, with cafés right on the beach.
Banana Point
Protected from the north wind by the cliff, this beach stays clean when the wind picks up. An easy right-hander at the peak and a beginner beach break: this is where the village surf schools teach.
Crocro Beach
A sheltered sandy beach, ideal for first lessons: the waves break gently here and give you time to work on your take-off.
Imsouane, the bay
The bay’s long right-handers are ideal for longboarding and for stringing take-offs together. When it’s flat in Tamraght and Taghazout, we also head to Tamri, 45 minutes to the north, a very consistent beach break.
