Imsouane
Morocco's longest right: at The Bay you can link hundreds of metres.
Imsouane is a fishing village with two waves: The Bay, a soft and very long right that wraps into a sheltered bay and can exceed 500 m, and The Cathedral, a more powerful peak outside the harbour.
The Bay works with the northerly wind, which is offshore here, and is one of the best places in the world for longboarding and learning to ride walls.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NE, E |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 0.5–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year; best from October to March |
| 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 or funboard at The Bay; a shortboard at The Cathedral. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Imsouane
The water is around 17 °C in winter and 21 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For water from 17 °C.
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Localism and vibe
Lots of people and surf schools at The Bay; the locals don't give waves away. Be friendly and respect priority.
Surfing style
Very long right.
Hazards
Crowds and fishing boats.
Map
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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.