Can a beginner surf Anza?

On a small, clean day yes, but with a caveat: Anza breaks over sand with rock underneath, so a beginner belongs on the inside and nowhere near the top of the peak. With any size in it, Agadir Beach is the honest answer.

What board should I bring to Anza?

For Anza, bring an all-round shortboard or a funboard, with a little extra volume for the paddle. We hire boards in the village, so the right one can be waiting instead of you paying an airline to carry yours.

What time of year does Anza work best?

Anza is at its best from October to March, when the North Atlantic sends the SW–NW groundswell it needs.

How far is Anza from Taghazout village?

Anza is about 30 minutes by road from Taghazout village. We drive this coast road daily and run the transfer from Agadir Al Massira airport (AGA) ourselves, so the car can be waiting with room for a board.

How cold is the water at Anza, and what wetsuit do I need?

The sea off Anza runs about 17–19 °C from December to March and 21–23 °C in late summer. That is the figure for this whole stretch of coast rather than a reading taken at the spot, so plan on a 4/3 mm wetsuit in winter and a 3/2 mm or a springsuit in September. Today's measured sea temperature is in the live board above this guide.

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Anza surf report & forecast

Fresh forecast 07/10 · 01:00

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Anza Best window · 08:00

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Air: 20.7°C
Water: 20.7°C
Wind: 10 km/h
Gust: 15 km/h
Swell: 0.5 m
Period: 10.2 s
Tide: Falling · 1.95 m

Sunrise: 07:35Dawn patrol
UV index: 6.9High UV — cover up
Glass-off: 18:18
Sunset: 19:18

Moon: Waning crescentMid-range tides
Sea state: 0.6 m
Air quality: Dusty — CherguiPM2.5 25.3 µg/m³

Tide times today

Next highWed 12:16 · 1.21 m

Next lowWed 06:03 · -0.93 m

Measured tide extremes (Stormglass), MSL datum — reference station Sidi Ifni · 139 km.

✓ Model check: NOAA WaveWatch III independently agrees with this swell rhythm (next 3 days) — higher confidence.

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) · Based on data from MET Norway · Wave model: Open-Meteo, cross-checked against NOAA WaveWatch III via PacIOOS

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Anza · Today’s surf window
Today’s surf window	Wind	Gust	Swell	Period	Tide
00:00 🌫	10 km/h	13 km/h	0.5 m	10.2 s	Falling · 1.95 m
01:00 🌫	10 km/h	15 km/h	0.5 m	10.2 s	Falling · 1.95 m
02:00 🌫	7 km/h	13 km/h	0.4 m	10.2 s	Falling · 1.56 m
03:00 ☁	7 km/h	10 km/h	0.4 m	10.2 s	Falling · 1.11 m
04:00 🌤	7 km/h	11 km/h	0.4 m	10.2 s	Falling · 0.72 m
05:00 ☁	8 km/h	11 km/h	0.4 m	8.4 s	Falling · 0.47 m
06:00 ☁	7 km/h	11 km/h	0.4 m	8.4 s	Rising · 0.42 m
07:00 ☁	6 km/h	10 km/h	0.4 m	8.4 s	Rising · 0.62 m
08:00 ☁	4 km/h	9 km/h	0.4 m	8.4 s	Rising · 1.02 m
09:00 ☁	4 km/h	6 km/h	0.4 m	7.7 s	Rising · 1.53 m
10:00 ☁	4 km/h	6 km/h	0.5 m	7.7 s	Rising · 2.03 m
11:00 🌤	3 km/h	6 km/h	0.5 m	7.7 s	Rising · 2.39 m

Modelled sea level (Open-Meteo), relative to this window’s low.

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Anza surf guide: the wave, the tide and who it suits

What Anza actually does with a swell, which tide it needs, and the surfer it suits. Checked against published surf references and our own sessions on 20 September 2026.

Right now: 0.5m @ 10.2s swell · cross-shore wind 10 km/h · falling tide · Surfable but marginal — watch the wind.Fair conditions07:00–08:00

Wave type: city beach / point mix
Level: Beginner / progression
Best for: Agadir-side surf option when the city base makes sense
Access: Agadir-base option · 30 min
Ideal wave height: 0.5–1.6 m
Ideal swell period: 7–14 s
Offshore wind: 45°–135°
Wind to avoid: 235°–330°

What kind of wave is Anza?

Anza is an A-frame peak with a left and a right over sand with rock underneath. Anza needs a swell from SW–NW (235°–305°) at 0.5–1.6 m and 7–14 s to switch on. The wind decides as much as the swell: Anza holds its shape from the NE–SE sector (45°–135°) and goes ragged once it swings onshore. Anza is the closest quality wave to Agadir, and the honest caveat is the water: an outfall near the port gave it a bad reputation, better in recent years but still worth a look before a long session.

What tide does Anza work on?

Anza works best from mid to high tide. Anza needs the water to fill in before it is worth paddling out; on the drain it is shallow and short. You get into Anza off the beach and walk out.

Who should surf Anza, and how busy is it?

Anza suits beginners and intermediates. Anza fills up when the forecast is obvious and empties again when it is not. At Anza the things to watch are water quality, which has a history here and scattered rock plates in the sand. If Anza is too big, too crowded or simply wrong on the day, Agadir Beach is the nearest useful swap, and a guided session from our own desk puts a local in the water with you rather than sending you out cold.

Spot facts checked against published surf references and our own sessions, 20 September 2026. The live numbers above update continuously.

Anza surf forecast — quick questions

Can a beginner surf Anza?: On a small, clean day yes, but with a caveat: Anza breaks over sand with rock underneath, so a beginner belongs on the inside and nowhere near the top of the peak. With any size in it, Agadir Beach is the honest answer.
What board should I bring to Anza?: For Anza, bring an all-round shortboard or a funboard, with a little extra volume for the paddle. We hire boards in the village, so the right one can be waiting instead of you paying an airline to carry yours.
What time of year does Anza work best?: Anza is at its best from October to March, when the North Atlantic sends the SW–NW groundswell it needs.
How far is Anza from Taghazout village?: Anza is about 30 minutes by road from Taghazout village. We drive this coast road daily and run the transfer from Agadir Al Massira airport (AGA) ourselves, so the car can be waiting with room for a board.
How cold is the water at Anza, and what wetsuit do I need?: The sea off Anza runs about 17–19 °C from December to March and 21–23 °C in late summer. That is the figure for this whole stretch of coast rather than a reading taken at the spot, so plan on a 4/3 mm wetsuit in winter and a 3/2 mm or a springsuit in September. Today's measured sea temperature is in the live board above this guide.

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