Banana Point surf guide

Banana Point is one of the softer right-hand points in the bay when it is small to medium and lined up. Surf-Forecast describes it as a winter-consistent point that likes east-southeast wind, northwest swell, and can work through the tide.

At a glance

  • Area: South side of Taghazout Bay near Aourir
  • Wave type: Mellow right-hand point with sand and rock influence
  • Best for: Beginner-plus to intermediate
  • Usually best with: Clean northwest swell with manageable size
  • Tide: Often usable through the tide; many surfers like low to mid
  • Wind: East to east-southeast is the cleanest call
  • Main hazards: Rips, rocks, and too many mixed levels in one lineup

Why surfers choose Banana Point

  • A good step up from pure whitewater beaches when you want longer rides.
  • Useful when you want pointbreak flow without the pressure of Anchor or Killer.
  • A smart call for longboards, midlengths, and smoother surfing on moderate swell.

When another spot makes more sense

  • When the swell is too big and the point turns into more work than reward.
  • If the cape is crowded with lessons and independent surfers in the same takeoff zone.
  • If you want proper punch and performance sections rather than a softer wall.

Access and session rhythm

Easy from Aourir / Banana Village. Check the full line before paddling out because the attractive shoulder is not always where the best wave starts.

Best base for this call

Easy from Aourir, Tamraght or an Agadir base. It is one of the cleaner south-bay calls for mixed-ability groups.

Crowd, board and session feel

  • Crowd: Mixed crowd, often including relaxed longboarders, schools and travellers looking for an easier point option.
  • Board fit: Longboards, midlengths and user-friendly shortboards all make sense here when the size stays moderate.
  • Session note: Good when you want flow more than consequence. Check whether the shoulder is actually running before you assume the point is “on”.

Nearby alternatives

Crocro BeachBetter if you want pure sand and more room for learners. Hash PointBetter for a short in-town session on smaller days. Anchor PointBetter if you want longer, faster, more serious point surfing.

Useful tools before you paddle out

Live oceanBanana / south-bay read WeatherTamraght wind + weather Surf hubCompare nearby breaks Banana articleLonger editorial guide

Use this page to decide whether the famous point really fits today’s size, crowd and your actual energy level.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the right wave for your level? Only if the size, tide, and crowd match your real level. A famous point is only fun when you can enter, position, and exit calmly.

When is it smarter to skip the headline option? Skip the headline spot when the crowd, paddle or size turn the session into survival instead of useful surfing.