Surfing Killer Point: The Complete Guide

Killer Point is a point break located in Taghazout, Morocco, offering a right-hander along the continent's diverse coastline. Killer Point is Anchor Point's big-wave sibling—a long right-hand point break that handles larger swells when Anchor maxes out. Rated as advanced difficulty with moderately crowded conditions, this point break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is NW (310°), with workable conditions from W to NNW (280°–340°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Killer Point needs a minimum of 2m / 7ft to start working and handles swells up to 5m / 16ft before conditions deteriorate. When it maxes out, expect powerful, heavy-water conditions.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 14 seconds, with 18 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the E (90°). The full offshore range spans NE to SE (45°–135°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at mid to high tide. Optimal tide range is 0.8m–2.2m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Killer Point runs November, December, January, February (Nov–Feb). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens October, March (Oct–Mar). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Needs bigger NW swells than Anchor Point.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 17°C / 63°F. Bring a 3/2mm wetsuit — 4/3mm in winter months.

Getting There

The nearest airport is AGA, roughly 25 minutes by car.

Access: Walk down from cliff or paddle from Hash Point.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🪨 Rocks — Rocky entry/exit or in lineup
🦈 Sharks — Known shark activity
🚶 Difficult access — Long paddle or walk

Long paddle or cliff walk. Named for Orca sightings.

Safety Tips:

Avoid surfing at dawn/dusk and near river mouths. Surf with a buddy
Allow extra time for the approach and factor in energy for the paddle/walk

Skill Level: This spot is rated advanced (7/10). Crowd Level: Typically moderately crowded (5/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Killer Point? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Killer Point is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*