Parking
Park in the village on the north side, near the top of the cliff path, and walk down to the beach in a couple of minutes. It's free; tip the guardian if there is one.
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Imsouane Cathedral surf forecast
- Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Best swell: W–NNW
- Best wind: E–SE
- Best tide: all tides
Surf · 11:00
0.9 to 1.3 m
chest to head
Rating
Good
Wind
4 km/h
Glassy
Water · Wetsuit
19.3 °C
3/2 mm full suit
10-day surf forecast
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| Time | 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 | 03h | 06h | 09h | 12h | 15h | 18h | 21h |
| Surf (m) | 0.9–1.2 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.9–1.3 | 1.0–1.4 | 1.1–1.5 | 1.2–1.6 | 1.3–1.9 | 1.4–2.0 | 1.5–2.1 | 1.6–2.2 | 1.6–2.2 | 1.6–2.2 | 1.5–2.0 | 1.4–2.0 | 1.4–1.9 | 1.3–1.8 | 1.3–1.7 | 1.2–1.6 | 1.2–1.6 | 1.2–1.6 | 1.1–1.5 | 1.0–1.4 | 1.0–1.4 | 1.0–1.4 | 1.0–1.4 | 1.0–1.4 | 0.9–1.3 | 0.8–1.2 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.7–1.0 | 0.7–1.0 | 0.7–0.9 | 0.6–0.9 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.6–0.8 | 0.7–1.0 | 0.7–1.0 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.9–1.2 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.7–1.0 | 0.7–1.0 | 0.7–0.9 | 0.7–0.9 | 0.7–0.9 | 0.6–0.9 | 0.7–1.0 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.1 | 0.8–1.2 | 0.9–1.2 | 1.0–1.4 | 1.3–1.8 | 1.5–2.1 | 1.6–2.2 | 1.5–2.1 | 1.5–2.1 | 1.4–1.9 | 1.4–1.9 |
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| Swell | 0.810 s NNW | 0.810 s NNW | 0.513 s WNW | 0.713 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 | 1.312 s NW | 1.312 s NW | 1.212 s NW | 1.212 s NW | 1.212 s NW | 1.112 s NW | 1.112 s NW | 1.112 s NW | 1.012 s NW | 1.012 s NW | 1.012 s NW | 1.012 s NW | 1.012 s NW | 0.912 s NNW | 0.812 s NNW | 0.812 s NNW | 0.712 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 | 0.312 s WNW | 0.313 s NW | 0.413 s NW | 0.513 s NW | 0.713 s NW | 0.712 s NW | 0.812 s NW | 0.812 s NW | 0.712 s NW | 0.711 s NW | 0.711 s NW | 0.611 s NW | 0.611 s NW | 0.611 s NW | 0.611 s NW | 0.511 s NW | 0.511 s NW | 0.410 s NW | 0.78 s W | 0.78 s W | 0.78 s W | 0.78 s W | 0.89 s W | 1.19 s W | 1.39 s W | 1.811 s W | 2.112 s W | 2.212 s W | 2.211 s W | 2.311 s W | 2.311 s W | 2.211 s W |
| Wind | 4Glassy | 4Glassy | 3Glassy | 5Glassy | 7Onshore | 6Glassy | 9Cross | 5Glassy | 4Glassy | 5Glassy | 7Onshore | 7Onshore | 7Cross | 11Cross | 1Glassy | 2Glassy | 7Glassy | 12Side-on | 5Glassy | 9Cross | 15Cross | 10Cross | 5Glassy | 1Glassy | 5Glassy | 6Glassy | 8Side-on | 10Cross | 6Glassy | 3Glassy | 2Glassy | 6Glassy | 9Onshore | 10Side-on | 11Cross | 4Glassy | 2Glassy | 2Glassy | 4Glassy | 7Glassy | 8Side-on | 8Cross | 1Glassy | 3Glassy | 3Glassy | 8Side-on | 8Side-on | 2Glassy | 2Glassy | 4Glassy | 4Glassy | 3Glassy | 4Glassy | 7Glassy | 2Glassy | 4Glassy | 14Offshore | 28Offshore | 27Side-off | 31Side-off | 27Side-off | 22Cross | 30Side-off | 17Side-off | 24Side-off | 34Side-off | 46Side-off | 44Side-off | 39Side-off | 39Side-off |
| Tide (m) | 2.2↑ | 2.8↓ | 1.7↓ | 0.8↑ | 1.6↑ | 2.5↑ | 1.9↓ | 1.7↑ | 2.7↑ | 2.2↓ | 1.1↓ | 1.2↑ | 2.2↑ | 2.2↓ | 1.3↑ | 2.3↑ | 2.6↓ | 1.6↓ | 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↓ | 0.9↑ | 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↑ | 2.4↓ | 0.8↓ | 1.2↑ | 2.5↓ | 0.9↓ | 1.0↑ | 2.7↑ | 2.7↓ | 1.0↓ | 0.9↑ | 2.8↓ | 1.1↓ | 0.8↑ | 2.3↑ | 2.8↓ | 1.3↓ | 0.8↑ |
Surf height & rating
Before you go
Drive: About 1 h 25 from Taghazout · 2 h 20 from Agadir airportGetting in
Paddle out from the sand and use the channels between the peaks. Stay clear of the rocks at the north end, especially at high tide.
Boards
Board for todayShortboardFish
A shortboard or fish for the peaks; a step-up when it's overhead. On small days a soft-top or mid-length on the inside.
On site
- Board rental
- Food
- Toilets
Everything in Imsouane village is a short walk away: rentals, cafés, toilets. Nothing on the beach itself.
Local tip: When the Bay is too small, check here first: it's usually twice the size.
Plan your stay near Imsouane
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Spot guide
Named after the cliff that towers over it, Cathedral is Imsouane's exposed side. It faces the open Atlantic and picks up far more swell than the Bay, with peaks over sand and reef: punchy rights off the point, and lefts and rights on the beach that suit everyone on smaller days. It's best with an easterly wind and plain messy when the northerly trade wind blows.
Watch out: Rocks at the north end; currents on bigger days.
Best months
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Questions
When is the best time to surf Imsouane Cathedral?
Imsouane Cathedral is at its best from September to May, on a W–NNW swell with a E–SE wind. Best tide: all tides. Check the 10-day forecast above for the best window each day.
Is Imsouane Cathedral good for beginners?
Yes. Imsouane Cathedral is one of the friendliest waves in the area on small and medium days. On big days, leave it to experienced surfers.
How big does it need to be for Imsouane Cathedral to work?
Imsouane Cathedral starts working at about 0.4 m on the face and is best between 0.8 and 2.0 m. Above roughly 2.8 m it gets messy and starts closing out.
What's the water temperature at Imsouane Cathedral?
Right now the sea is about 19.3 °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 Imsouane Cathedral?
Park in the village on the north side, near the top of the cliff path, and walk down to the beach in a couple of minutes. It's free; tip the guardian if there is one.
What board should I ride at Imsouane Cathedral?
A shortboard or fish for the peaks; a step-up when it's overhead. On small days a soft-top or mid-length on the inside.