Tifnit
A small fishing village south of Agadir, with a quiet left.
Tifnit is a village of fishermen's houses built into the rock, south of Agadir. It has a left that works with a north or north-west swell and is usually empty.
In summer lifeguards may restrict swimming because of the currents.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | NW, N, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SE, E |
| Tide | Mid to high |
| Size | 0.8–2 m |
| Best season | October to March |
| 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 shortboard or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Tifnit
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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View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Hardly anyone in the water.
Surfing style
Quiet left.
Hazards
Currents.
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.