January planning

Taghazout in January

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

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Typical conditions in January

Air, typical min/max	8–21 °C
Sea temperature	≈ 18 °C
Typical swell	1.2–2.5 m
Typical period	12–16 s
Dominant swell direction	NW 300–320°
Rain days	5
Daylight	10.4 h
Wetsuit	3/2 full suit; a hood is unnecessary but many people add boots for long point sessions
Crowd level	High in the water, quiet on the beach
Price level	Every night up to 15 January is up to 10% more (holiday season); standard rate after that
Flights	from £18 · Madrid · checked 2026-10-13

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What is on locally

Holiday-season prices run to 15 January
Yennayer, the Amazigh new year, on 12–14 January
Ramadan falls in this month from 2028 onwards, moving roughly 11 days earlier each year

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

What January actually feels like

January is the deepest swell month on this coast. Long-period North Atlantic lines reach Anchor Point, Killer Point and Boilers far more often than they rest, and the right-hand points can run for several days in a row. Air sits around 8–21 °C and the sea near 18 °C, so a 3/2 covers almost every session. Rain comes in short bursts across about five days. The village is full of surfers, not sunbathers.

How January 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

Best time guide/articles/best-time-to-visit-months/Forecast/weather/taghazout/Stay locations/where-to-stay/Things to do/things-to-do/Surf camp weeks/surf-camps/Surf resorts/resorts/

January questions

Is January too big for an intermediate surfer in Taghazout?

Not automatically. On the biggest days the points are advanced-only, but Devil's Rock, Banana Point and Tamri usually hold a workable intermediate size on the same swell. Book a week rather than three days so you can pick your day.

Do I need a 4/3 wetsuit in January?

No. Sea temperature stays near 18 °C, which is 3/2 territory. Cold-sensitive surfers doing two long sessions a day sometimes add 3 mm boots, mostly for the rocky point entries rather than for warmth.

Will it rain enough to ruin a January week?

Rarely. January averages around five rain days, usually short and heavy rather than all-day. The bigger weather variable is wind: a few days each month go onshore by mid-morning, which is when Imsouane Bay earns its reputation.

Is January 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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