Can a beginner surf Imsouane Cathedral?

No. Imsouane Cathedral is not a first-week wave, and what rules it out is rock under the take-off. Imsouane Bay is where a beginner should be instead.

What board should I bring to Imsouane Cathedral?

For Imsouane Cathedral, bring a shortboard you trust, because the section stands up fast and does not wait. 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 Imsouane Cathedral work best?

Imsouane Cathedral is at its best from October to March, when the North Atlantic sends the WNW–NNW groundswell it needs.

How far is Imsouane Cathedral from Taghazout village?

Imsouane Cathedral is about 88 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 Imsouane Cathedral, and what wetsuit do I need?

The sea off Imsouane Cathedral 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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Imsouane Cathedral surf report & forecast

Fresh forecast 07/10 · 02:00

94% Surf window fit

Cathedral Best window · 08:00–10:00

Strong surf potential window

Air: 19.9°C
Water: 19.9°C
Wind: 3 km/h
Gust: 7 km/h
Swell: 0.9 m
Period: 9.3 s
Tide: Falling · 1.58 m

Sunrise: 07:35Dawn patrol
UV index: 6.3High UV — cover up
Glass-off: 18:18
Sunset: 19:18

Moon: Waning crescentMid-range tides
Sea state: 1 m
Air quality: Some dustPM2.5 16.8 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 · 168 km.

! Model check: the two swell models disagree for the next days — treat this forecast with extra caution.

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

Intermediate fit · why this score

Intermediate · 94/100

Score blends swell, period, wind, tide and your level against this spot’s ideal range. Live model data.

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Cathedral · Today’s surf window
Today’s surf window	Wind	Gust	Swell	Period	Tide
01:00 🌤	2 km/h	8 km/h	0.9 m	9.3 s	Falling · 1.58 m
02:00 🌫	3 km/h	7 km/h	0.9 m	9.3 s	Falling · 1.58 m
03:00 🌫	1 km/h	7 km/h	0.9 m	9.3 s	Falling · 1.13 m
04:00 🌫	1 km/h	3 km/h	0.9 m	9.3 s	Falling · 0.74 m
05:00 🌫	2 km/h	4 km/h	0.9 m	9.3 s	Falling · 0.48 m
06:00 🌫	2 km/h	5 km/h	0.9 m	9.3 s	Rising · 0.43 m
07:00 🌫	1 km/h	4 km/h	0.9 m	9.3 s	Rising · 0.62 m
08:00 🌫	1 km/h	3 km/h	0.9 m	9.3 s	Rising · 1.02 m
09:00 🌫	0 km/h	3 km/h	0.9 m	9.3 s	Rising · 1.53 m
10:00 ☁	3 km/h	7 km/h	0.9 m	9.3 s	Rising · 2.04 m
11:00 🌤	7 km/h	12 km/h	0.8 m	9.3 s	Rising · 2.4 m
12:00 🌤	8 km/h	14 km/h	0.8 m	9.3 s	Falling · 2.51 m

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

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Imsouane Cathedral surf guide: the wave, the tide and who it suits

What Imsouane Cathedral 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: 0.9m @ 9.3s swell · onshore wind 3 km/h · falling tide · Favourable window — check access before going.Good surf window07:00–10:00

Wave type: powerful point / reef
Level: Intermediate / advanced
Best for: More powerful Imsouane side for capable surfers
Access: Long Imsouane mission · 88 min
Ideal wave height: 0.9–2.7 m
Ideal swell period: 9–18 s
Offshore wind: 65°–150°
Wind to avoid: 240°–335°

What kind of wave is Imsouane Cathedral?

Imsouane Cathedral is a right-hand point break over reef. When it lines up, a ride at Imsouane Cathedral runs about 50 to 150 metres. Imsouane Cathedral needs a swell from WNW–NNW (285°–345°) at 0.9–2.7 m and 9–18 s to switch on. The wind decides as much as the swell: Imsouane Cathedral holds its shape from the ENE–SSE sector (65°–150°) and goes ragged once it swings onshore. The Cathedral is the Bay's opposite number around the headland: the same village, but a far shorter and much faster wave over rock instead of sand.

What tide does Imsouane Cathedral work on?

Imsouane Cathedral works best from mid to high tide. The inside of Imsouane Cathedral has rock in it, so low water is when the last third of the ride becomes the part to think about. Getting in and out of Imsouane Cathedral is a timed jump off the rocks, and that is the part that hurts people here, not the wave.

Who should surf Imsouane Cathedral, and how busy is it?

Imsouane Cathedral suits intermediates and advanced surfers. Imsouane Cathedral fills up when the forecast is obvious and empties again when it is not. At Imsouane Cathedral the things to watch are rock under the take-off and how fast the section runs away from you. If Imsouane Cathedral is too big, too crowded or simply wrong on the day, Imsouane Bay 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.

Cathedral surf forecast — quick questions

Can a beginner surf Imsouane Cathedral?: No. Imsouane Cathedral is not a first-week wave, and what rules it out is rock under the take-off. Imsouane Bay is where a beginner should be instead.
What board should I bring to Imsouane Cathedral?: For Imsouane Cathedral, bring a shortboard you trust, because the section stands up fast and does not wait. 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 Imsouane Cathedral work best?: Imsouane Cathedral is at its best from October to March, when the North Atlantic sends the WNW–NNW groundswell it needs.
How far is Imsouane Cathedral from Taghazout village?: Imsouane Cathedral is about 88 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 Imsouane Cathedral, and what wetsuit do I need?: The sea off Imsouane Cathedral 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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