Safi
Surf Guide
Previously a semi-secret Moroccan gem, Safi has gotten a healthy dose of attention over the past few years as pros and barrel-hounds have chased and documented a handful of notable swells recently. One of the best barreling sand points in Morocco (if not the world), but also fickle/rare and extremely heavy.
Ability Level
Advanced
BegIntAdv
The world's best have had their bodies broken here.
Local Vibe
Doable
WelcomingIntimidating
The local bodyboarders hold it down.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
MellowHeavy
Gets busy when it's on (which is only once or twice per year).
Spot Rating
Perfect
PoorPerfect
About as good as a right-hand point gets, assuming you like below-sea-level barrels.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
LightExhausting
Heavy, slabby point with the expected currents.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Better than you'd think, considering it's right outside a town.
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W
Wind
E
Surf Height
Overhead to triple overhead.
Tide
Low