Can a beginner surf Tamraght?

Yes. Tamraght breaks across sand, rock and points in the same stretch, so a fall costs a mouthful of water rather than skin, and it is one of the spots a first week here is actually built around. Once it is bigger than shoulder-high, Devil’s Rock is the softer option.

What board should I bring to Tamraght?

For Tamraght, 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 Tamraght work best?

Tamraght has something rideable most of the year, and the WSW–NW swell of winter simply makes it bigger rather than switching it on.

How far is Tamraght from Taghazout village?

Tamraght is about 15 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 Tamraght, and what wetsuit do I need?

The sea off Tamraght 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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Tamraght surf report & forecast

Fresh forecast 09/10 · 05:00

94% Surf window fit

Tamraght Best window · 11:00–13:00

Strong surf potential window

Air: 20.1°C
Water: 20.2°C
Wind: 12 km/h
Gust: 17 km/h
Swell: 0.6 m
Period: 7 s
Tide: Falling · 0.7 m

Sunrise: 07:37Dawn patrol
UV index: 6.6High UV — cover up
Glass-off: 18:14
Sunset: 19:14

Moon: Waning crescentSpring tides — bigger range
Sea state: 0.7 m
Air quality: Clear airPM2.5 6.7 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 · 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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Intermediate · 94/100

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Tamraght · Today’s surf window
Today’s surf window	Wind	Gust	Swell	Period	Tide
04:00 🌤	12 km/h	18 km/h	0.7 m	7 s	Falling · 0.7 m
05:00 ☁	12 km/h	17 km/h	0.6 m	7 s	Falling · 0.7 m
06:00 🌤	11 km/h	16 km/h	0.6 m	7 s	Falling · 0.27 m
07:00 🌤	11 km/h	16 km/h	0.6 m	7.7 s	Rising · 0.11 m
08:00 🌤	9 km/h	15 km/h	0.6 m	8.4 s	Rising · 0.25 m
09:00 🌤	9 km/h	13 km/h	0.7 m	9.3 s	Rising · 0.67 m
10:00 🌤	9 km/h	13 km/h	0.7 m	9.3 s	Rising · 1.28 m
11:00 🌤	10 km/h	15 km/h	0.8 m	9.3 s	Rising · 1.94 m
12:00 ☀	10 km/h	16 km/h	0.8 m	9.3 s	Rising · 2.48 m
13:00 🌤	9 km/h	14 km/h	0.8 m	9.3 s	Falling · 2.75 m
14:00 🌤	9 km/h	13 km/h	0.8 m	9.3 s	Falling · 2.66 m
15:00 🌤	12 km/h	17 km/h	0.8 m	9.3 s	Falling · 2.22 m

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

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

What Tamraght 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: 0.6m @ 7.0s swell · offshore wind 12 km/h · falling tide · Favourable window — check access before going.Good surf window09:00–13:00

Wave type: base_beach
Level: beginner-intermediate
Best for: soft beach breaks, lesson logistics and mellow surf plans
Access: 10-15 min from Taghazout, 25-35 min from Agadir · 15 min
Ideal wave height: 0.6–1.6 m
Ideal swell period: 8–14 s
Offshore wind: 90°–160°
Wind to avoid: 240°–310°

What kind of wave is Tamraght?

Tamraght is not a single break but the model read for the whole stretch in front of the village, where sand, rock and points sit side by side. Tamraght needs a swell from WSW–NW (250°–320°) at 0.6–1.6 m and 8–14 s to switch on. The wind decides as much as the swell: Tamraght holds its shape from the E–SSE sector (90°–160°) and goes ragged once it swings onshore. The Tamraght page is the base read: Devil's Rock, Banana Point and the two roadside reefs all sit within a short walk or drive of the village.

What tide does Tamraght work on?

No published source gives Tamraght a single tide rule, and our own sessions have not produced one either. The stretch in front of Tamraght covers sand, rock and points, so no single tide suits all of it - open the exact spot you mean before you commit. You get into Tamraght off the beach and walk out.

Who should surf Tamraght, and how busy is it?

Tamraght suits beginners and intermediates. Tamraght fills up when the forecast is obvious and empties again when it is not. At Tamraght the things to watch are surf-school traffic in the line-up. If Tamraght is too big, too crowded or simply wrong on the day, Devil’s Rock 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.

Tamraght surf forecast — quick questions

Can a beginner surf Tamraght?: Yes. Tamraght breaks across sand, rock and points in the same stretch, so a fall costs a mouthful of water rather than skin, and it is one of the spots a first week here is actually built around. Once it is bigger than shoulder-high, Devil’s Rock is the softer option.
What board should I bring to Tamraght?: For Tamraght, 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 Tamraght work best?: Tamraght has something rideable most of the year, and the WSW–NW swell of winter simply makes it bigger rather than switching it on.
How far is Tamraght from Taghazout village?: Tamraght is about 15 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 Tamraght, and what wetsuit do I need?: The sea off Tamraght 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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