Bouznika
A long, regular right point in a bay between Rabat and Casablanca.
Bouznika is a bay with a right point over rock and sand that peels long and regular. When small it's great for longboarding; in big swell it holds a fair amount.
Being between Rabat and Casablanca, it gets busy at weekends.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, NE |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 0.8–3 m |
| Best season | October to April |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| Localism | Medium |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A longboard when small; a shortboard when it picks up. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Bouznika
The water is around 16 °C in winter and 20 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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View on AmazonThe three-fin set for a shortboard.
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Localism and vibe
Crowded at weekends. Respect priority at the point.
Surfing style
Right point.
Hazards
Sea urchins and rocks.
Map
Other spots nearby
Rabat
The capital's city beach, below the Kasbah of the Udayas and next to the Bou Regreg jetty.
Casablanca
Casablanca's city beach, by the Corniche and the Hassan II Mosque.
Kenitra
A long beach by the mouth of the Sebou river, very consistent and with peaks for everyone.
Casablanca
Casablanca's reefs, south-west of the city, with several peaks over rock.
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.