February planning

Taghazout in February

Use this month page to decide whether February fits your surf level, stay location, arrival timing and the kind of coastal week you want.

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Typical conditions in February

Air, typical min/max	9–22 °C
Sea temperature	≈ 17 °C
Typical swell	1.2–2.4 m
Typical period	12–16 s
Dominant swell direction	NW 300–320°
Rain days	5
Daylight	11.2 h
Wetsuit	3/2 full suit — this is the coldest water of the year
Crowd level	High in the water, low on the beach
Price level	Standard rate all month
Flights	from £57 · Barcelona · checked 2026-10-13

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What is on locally

Almond blossom across the Souss and the Anti-Atlas foothills
Ramadan falls in this month for most years from 2027 to 2030
Half-term school holidays in the UK and France push a short crowd spike mid-month

Typical values for the Agadir–Taghazout coast. Not a forecast — check the live forecast before each session.

What February actually feels like

February is January's twin with slightly longer days and the coldest water of the year, typically 17 °C. Swell consistency stays high and the pointbreaks keep delivering, but the wind pattern is more mixed than in midwinter, so morning sessions matter more. Inland the almond trees flower, which makes Paradise Valley and the Anti-Atlas roads a genuinely good flat-day option rather than a fallback.

How February feels

A winter-surf month with stronger Atlantic energy, cooler evenings and a week that works best when surf windows, rest and transfers stay flexible.

Good forSurf-focused weeks with coaching or guided spot choice · Travelers who accept cooler evenings for stronger ocean energy

Watchbigger surf days, cooler nights and the need to match beaches to level.

Avoidbooking every day as advanced surf before the live forecast is clear.

Best trip style this month

Surf-focused weeks with coaching or guided spot choice
Travelers who accept cooler evenings for stronger ocean energy
Guests who want the forecast to shape the daily rhythm

Planning moves that protect the week

Pack layers for evenings and early mornings
Choose a stay location that keeps surf and food simple
Keep one recovery or local activity day ready if conditions are too strong

Next useful pages

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February questions

Is February colder in the water than January?

Slightly. Sea temperature bottoms out around 17 °C in February, roughly one degree below January, because the ocean lags the air. A 3/2 still covers it; the difference shows up in your third session of the day, not the first.

What happens in Taghazout during Ramadan?

Surf schools, transfers and most guesthouses run normally. Some village cafés and restaurants close during daylight or open late, and evenings get busier after sunset. Plan lunch around your accommodation and expect a warm, slower rhythm rather than closures.

Is February a good month for a first surf trip?

It works if you accept that the coach chooses the beach, not you. Beginners spend most of February at Devil's Rock, Tamraght beach or Anza rather than at the famous points, which is the right call anyway on this swell size.

Is February a good month for Taghazout?

Yes, if its season profile matches your priority: surf, beach comfort, family time, remote work or a slower coastal week.

Should I choose accommodation before checking the forecast?

Choose the stay location for the week first, then use the forecast to shape each surf or activity day.

Do I need a live forecast after choosing the month?

Yes. The month helps with the travel window; the forecast decides the daily surf and activity plan.

How much does a Taghazout stay cost?

For 7 nights per person in a standard shared room: surf from €545, yoga and surf from €515, cowork and stay from €456. Cowork for 28 nights starts at €1824. Prices adapt to the requested nights and room category. Your request is subject to review. We check availability and confirm your reservation before enabling deposit payment. Nothing is charged when you send this request.

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