Mirleft
Coves between cliffs in a quiet southern town, far from the crowds.
Mirleft is a quiet town with several sandy coves between cliffs and peaks for several levels. Legzira, famous for its rock arches, is very close.
It's a good option to escape the Taghazout crowds.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | NW, W, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, NE |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 0.5–2 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
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 funboard or shortboard; a longboard in small swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Mirleft
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
A very calm vibe.
Surfing style
Beach break.
Hazards
Sea urchins, rocks and currents.
Map
Other spots nearby
Sidi Ifni
The former Spanish town in the south, with rock waves in front of its art deco architecture.
Tiznit
Rock rights next to fishermen's houses carved into the cliff, near Tiznit.
Sidi Bibi (Agadir)
A small fishing village south of Agadir, with a quiet left.
Agadir
The wave by Agadir harbour: almost always something, but the water can be very dirty.
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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.