Parking
Pull off the N1 onto the clifftop dirt area above the break. Lock up and don't leave boards or bags in view.
Taghazout · Reef break · Right
Boilers surf forecast
- Level: Advanced
- Best swell: W–NNW
- Best wind: NNE–E
- Best tide: low to mid
Surf · 12:00
0.8 to 1.1 m
waist to chest
Rating
Poor
Wind
4 km/h
Glassy
Water · Wetsuit
19.9 °C
3/2 mm full suit
10-day surf forecast
Updated · Morocco time| Sat 31 Oct | Sun 1 Nov | Mon 2 Nov | Tue 3 Nov | Wed 4 Nov | Thu 5 Nov | Fri 6 Nov | Sat 7 Nov | Sun 8 Nov | Mon 9 Nov | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Time | 09h | 12h | 15h | 18h | 21h | 03h | 06h | 09h | 12h | 15h | 18h | 21h | 03h | 06h | 09h | 12h | 15h | 18h | 21h | 03h | 06h | 09h | 12h | 15h | 18h | 21h | 03h | 06h | 09h | 12h | 15h | 18h | 21h | 03h | 06h | 09h | 12h | 15h | 18h | 21h | 03h | 06h | 09h | 12h | 15h | 18h | 21h | 03h | 06h | 09h | 12h | 15h | 18h | 21h | 03h | 06h | 09h | 12h | 15h | 18h | 21h | 03h | 06h | 09h | 12h | 15h | 18h | 21h |
| Surf (m) | 0.7–1.0 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.2 | 0.9–1.3 | 1.0–1.4 | 1.2–1.6 | 1.2–1.7 | 1.3–1.8 | 1.4–1.9 | 1.4–2.0 | 1.5–2.0 | 1.3–1.8 | 1.3–1.8 | 1.2–1.7 | 1.2–1.6 | 1.1–1.6 | 1.0–1.4 | 1.1–1.4 | 1.0–1.3 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.0 | 0.7–1.0 | 0.7–0.9 | 0.6–0.9 | 0.6–0.9 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.5–0.7 | 0.4–0.6 | 0.4–0.5 | 0.4–0.6 | 0.5–0.7 | 0.7–0.9 | 0.7–1.0 | 0.7–1.0 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.7–1.0 | 0.7–0.9 | 0.6–0.9 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.5–0.7 | 0.5–0.7 | 0.5–0.7 | 0.5–0.7 | 0.5–0.7 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.7–0.9 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.9–1.3 | 1.0–1.4 | 1.0–1.3 | 1.0–1.3 | 1.0–1.4 |
| Rating | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swell | 0.513 s WNW | 0.613 s NW | 0.813 s NW | 0.912 s NW | 1.012 s NW | 1.112 s NW | 1.111 s NW | 1.111 s NW | 1.111 s NW | 1.111 s NW | 1.113 s NW | 1.413 s NW | 1.413 s NW | 1.412 s NW | 1.312 s NW | 1.213 s NW | 1.213 s NW | 1.212 s NW | 1.112 s NW | 1.112 s NW | 1.012 s NW | 1.112 s NW | 1.112 s NW | 1.112 s NW | 1.012 s NW | 0.912 s NW | 0.912 s NW | 0.912 s NNW | 0.812 s NNW | 0.812 s NNW | 0.711 s NNW | 0.711 s NNW | 0.611 s NNW | 0.511 s NW | 0.410 s NW | 0.410 s NW | 0.313 s NW | 0.414 s NW | 0.514 s NW | 0.613 s NW | 0.813 s NW | 0.813 s NW | 0.812 s NW | 0.812 s NW | 0.812 s NW | 0.812 s NW | 0.712 s NW | 0.711 s NW | 0.611 s NW | 0.611 s NW | 0.611 s NW | 0.511 s NW | 0.511 s NW | 0.411 s NW | 0.410 s NW | 0.310 s NW | 0.312 s NW | 0.312 s NW | 0.312 s NW | 0.412 s NW | 0.99 s W | 1.49 s W | 0.712 s WNW | 1.610 s W | 1.811 s W | 1.811 s W | 1.711 s W | 1.710 s WNW |
| Wind | 3Glassy | 4Glassy | 10Cross | 12Cross | 11Side-off | 5Glassy | 3Glassy | 5Glassy | 10Cross | 13Cross | 13Cross | 12Side-off | 2Glassy | 5Glassy | 12Cross | 8Side-on | 13Offshore | 13Side-off | 10Side-off | 6Glassy | 4Glassy | 6Glassy | 7Glassy | 9Side-on | 14Side-off | 17Side-off | 5Glassy | 3Glassy | 5Glassy | 8Cross | 14Cross | 16Side-off | 15Side-off | 4Glassy | 3Glassy | 3Glassy | 7Glassy | 10Onshore | 6Glassy | 2Glassy | 6Glassy | 4Glassy | 1Glassy | 6Glassy | 9Side-on | 7Cross | 5Glassy | 1Glassy | 3Glassy | 1Glassy | 5Glassy | 9Cross | 11Side-off | 9Side-off | 7Side-on | 5Glassy | 2Glassy | 14Side-on | 22Cross | 21Cross | 13Cross | 8Onshore | 14Side-on | 18Cross | 22Cross | 19Side-on | 13Side-on | 9Side-on |
| Tide (m) | 1.6↓ | 0.8↑ | 1.7↑ | 2.5↑ | 1.9↓ | 1.7↑ | 2.7↑ | 2.2↓ | 1.1↓ | 1.2↑ | 2.2↑ | 2.2↓ | 1.3↑ | 2.3↑ | 2.5↓ | 1.5↓ | 1.0↑ | 1.7↑ | 2.4↓ | 1.2↑ | 1.8↑ | 2.7↑ | 2.1↓ | 1.0↓ | 1.3↑ | 2.3↑ | 1.3↓ | 1.4↑ | 2.5↑ | 2.5↓ | 1.3↓ | 1.0↑ | 2.1↑ | 1.5↓ | 1.0↑ | 2.2↑ | 2.9↓ | 1.6↓ | 0.8↑ | 1.8↑ | 1.8↓ | 0.9↑ | 1.8↑ | 3.0↑ | 2.0↓ | 0.7↓ | 1.5↑ | 2.1↓ | 0.8↓ | 1.4↑ | 2.9↑ | 2.3↓ | 0.8↓ | 1.2↑ | 2.5↓ | 0.9↓ | 1.1↑ | 2.7↑ | 2.6↓ | 1.0↓ | 1.0↑ | 2.8↓ | 1.1↓ | 0.8↑ | 2.3↑ | 2.8↓ | 1.3↓ | 0.8↑ |
Surf height & rating
Before you go
Drive: About 30 min from Taghazout · 1 h 20 from Agadir airportGetting in
A steep path leads down to the rocks. You jump in next to the old boiler and paddle out through the channel; coming back in is harder than going out, so study it first.
Boards
Board for todayShortboardFish
A shortboard on normal days, a step-up of 6 ft 6 or more when it's big. Use a strong leash and bring a spare board if you can.
On site
- Board rental
- Food
- Toilets
No facilities. Bring water, and reef booties help on the rocks.
Local tip: Sea urchins cover the rocks at the entry. If you're unsure about the jump, watch a few locals do it first.
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Spot guide
Just south of the Cap Ghir lighthouse, Boilers is a fast, hollow right that peels over a boulder reef. It's named after the rusting boiler of a shipwreck sitting right in the line-up. Sheltered from the wind by the cape, it often stays clean when the north wind is blowing. It needs a solid NW swell and is best on the falling tide down to low. Experts only when it's big.
Watch out: Shipwreck and boulders in the line-up; tricky entry and exit.
Best months
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Questions
When is the best time to surf Boilers?
Boilers is at its best from October to March, on a W–NNW swell with a NNE–E wind. Best tide: low to mid. Check the 10-day forecast above for the best window each day.
Is Boilers good for beginners?
No. Boilers is an advanced wave with a rocky bottom and powerful surf. Beginners should head to Banana Point, Imsouane Bay or the beach breaks instead.
How big does it need to be for Boilers to work?
Boilers starts working at about 1.0 m on the face and is best between 1.5 and 2.8 m. Above roughly 4.0 m it gets heavy and best left to experts.
What's the water temperature at Boilers?
Right now the sea is about 19.9 °C. Recommended: 3/2 mm full suit. Over the year it ranges from about 17 °C in February to 22 °C in September.
Where do you park for Boilers?
Pull off the N1 onto the clifftop dirt area above the break. Lock up and don't leave boards or bags in view.
What board should I ride at Boilers?
A shortboard on normal days, a step-up of 6 ft 6 or more when it's big. Use a strong leash and bring a spare board if you can.