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Boilers surfspot characteristics

More about Boilers surfspot

General: The first spot heading south as you round the headland of Cap Ghair is a zippy right-hander visible in the distance from the road. The prevailing winter winds blow offshore, making the area the capital of Moroccan surfing with several world-class waves within an hour's drive of each other, all centered around the town of Taghazout.</br></br>The right pointbreak called The Boiler is named for the rusty hull of a ship that sits just underwater at the top of the point. Its boiler is visible and gurgling at low tide. The wave is a quick runner that breaks along the urchin-covered rocks with a lot of speed and punch. Lower tides are best as they give it more zip but be careful at the paddle-out as the rocks are covered with sea urchins.</br></br>The place works from waist high to double-overhead and bigger, and when the swell is solid and the crowds spread out over the region's various waves. The Boiler can offer a dream session of offshore winds and overhead sets that will have you hooting your friends as you paddle back up the point.</br></br>Located on the far west end of the cape, it picks up more swell than the famed Anchor Point and is a good option if the swell is small. Camping in the dirt on the cliff will have you out at dawn, but there's nothing out there at night but stars. Tides: Low to medium Size: Head high-double overhead+ Wind: Northeast but can get windy Swell: NW, WNW, W Bottom: Reef/point Paddling: Can be a workout when it has size. Spot Rating: Good right that breaks near an old ship boiler.

Intermediate to advanced

A bit hard to find, visible from highway as you drive along the headland.

Fall into winter as the North Atlantic storm track gets active.

Crowd Factor: Much less crowded than Anchor Point, with better surfers. Local Vibe: Serious and aggressive when it's on.

Not bad.

Getting in and out can be a bit sketchy.