Can a beginner surf Imsouane Bay?

Yes. Imsouane Bay breaks over sand and is about as forgiving as this coast gets, which is why first lessons happen here. There is nothing softer nearby to fall back on, so on a big day the honest move is to wait it out or go with an instructor.

What board should I bring to Imsouane Bay?

For Imsouane Bay, bring a longboard or a mini-mal, because the wave is more about trim than about turns. 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 Bay work best?

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

How far is Imsouane Bay from Taghazout village?

Imsouane Bay is about 85 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 Bay, and what wetsuit do I need?

The sea off Imsouane Bay 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 Bay surf report & forecast

Fresh forecast 09/10 · 05:00

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Imsouane Bay Best window · 08:00–10:00

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Air: 19.4°C
Water: 19.7°C
Wind: 4 km/h
Gust: 8 km/h
Swell: 1.2 m
Period: 7.7 s
Tide: Falling · 1.32 m

Sunrise: 07:37Dawn patrol
UV index: 6.5High UV — cover up
Glass-off: 18:14
Sunset: 19:14

Moon: Waning crescentSpring tides — bigger range
Sea state: 1.2 m
Air quality: Clear airPM2.5 6.2 µg/m³

Tide times today

Next highFri 13:45 · 1.42 m

Next lowFri 07:32 · -1.23 m

Measured tide extremes (Stormglass), MSL datum — reference station Sidi Ifni · 168 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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Imsouane Bay · Today’s surf window
Today’s surf window	Wind	Gust	Swell	Period	Tide
03:00 🌤	2 km/h	6 km/h	1.1 m	7.7 s	Falling · 1.32 m
04:00 ☁	3 km/h	7 km/h	1.1 m	7.7 s	Falling · 1.32 m
05:00 ☁	4 km/h	8 km/h	1.2 m	7.7 s	Falling · 0.72 m
06:00 ☁	3 km/h	7 km/h	1.2 m	8.4 s	Falling · 0.29 m
07:00 🌤	1 km/h	5 km/h	1.3 m	8.4 s	Rising · 0.12 m
08:00 ☁	2 km/h	3 km/h	1.4 m	9.3 s	Rising · 0.26 m
09:00 ☁	2 km/h	5 km/h	1.4 m	9.3 s	Rising · 0.68 m
10:00 🌧	4 km/h	8 km/h	1.4 m	9.3 s	Rising · 1.29 m
11:00 ☁	5 km/h	10 km/h	1.5 m	9.3 s	Rising · 1.95 m
12:00 ☁	7 km/h	12 km/h	1.5 m	9.3 s	Rising · 2.49 m
13:00 ☁	7 km/h	12 km/h	1.5 m	9.3 s	Falling · 2.77 m
14:00 🌤	8 km/h	13 km/h	1.6 m	9.3 s	Falling · 2.68 m

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

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

What Imsouane Bay 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: 1.2m @ 7.7s swell · cross-shore wind 4 km/h · falling tide · Favourable window — check access before going.Good surf window07:00–10:00

Wave type: long mellow bay
Level: Beginner / progression
Best for: Long mellow right when the drive is intentional
Access: Long mellow bay mission · 85 min
Ideal wave height: 0.6–2.1 m
Ideal swell period: 8–17 s
Offshore wind: 65°–150°
Wind to avoid: 240°–335°

What kind of wave is Imsouane Bay?

Imsouane Bay is a long point wave peeling into a bay over sand. When it lines up, a ride at Imsouane Bay runs about 600 to 800 metres. Imsouane Bay needs a swell from WNW–N (290°–350°) at 0.6–2.1 m and 8–17 s to switch on. The wind decides as much as the swell: Imsouane Bay holds its shape from the ENE–SSE sector (65°–150°) and goes ragged once it swings onshore. Imsouane's bay holds one of the longest rides in Africa: on the right swell a single wave can carry you several hundred metres from the point to the beach.

What tide does Imsouane Bay work on?

Imsouane Bay works best from low to mid tide. The inside of Imsouane Bay has rock in it, so low water is when the last third of the ride becomes the part to think about. You get into Imsouane Bay off the beach and walk out.

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

Imsouane Bay suits beginners and intermediates. Imsouane Bay is one of the most crowded waves on this coast the moment a swell shows, and first light is the difference between fifteen surfers and sixty. At Imsouane Bay the things to watch are scattered rock plates in the sand and the long paddle back after a long ride. If Imsouane Bay is too big, too crowded or simply wrong on the day, Imsouane Cathedral 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.

Imsouane Bay surf forecast — quick questions

Can a beginner surf Imsouane Bay?: Yes. Imsouane Bay breaks over sand and is about as forgiving as this coast gets, which is why first lessons happen here. There is nothing softer nearby to fall back on, so on a big day the honest move is to wait it out or go with an instructor.
What board should I bring to Imsouane Bay?: For Imsouane Bay, bring a longboard or a mini-mal, because the wave is more about trim than about turns. 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 Bay work best?: Imsouane Bay is at its best from October to March, when the North Atlantic sends the WNW–N groundswell it needs.
How far is Imsouane Bay from Taghazout village?: Imsouane Bay is about 85 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 Bay, and what wetsuit do I need?: The sea off Imsouane Bay 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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