Morocco · Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
35.73 | -5.95
Achakar is a long sandy beach located at the foot of Cap Spartel, Morocco's westernmost point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, about 10 miles west of Tangier city.
The beach faces almost full west, making kitesurfing safe in N, NW and W winds (Tarifa's Poniente wind is completely onshore here). In autumn and winter, the spot turns into a nice wave spot due to North Atlantic swells, with winds up to 25 knots.
Cap Spartel itself is worth the scenic drive from Tangier through green mountains with stunning sea views. Not overly crowded on weekends. Accommodation available in small hotels and B&Bs around the Cap Spartel area.
The season runs from February to June, peaking in May: 27 rideable days a month and 275 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is December, at 19.7 days.
16-22 knots · 56% 22-30 knots · 36% 30-40 knots · 8% 40+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 56% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 17 °C. The wettest month is March, with 35 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3 | 186 h | 17 °C | 5 mm |
| February | 24.7 | 231 h | 17 °C | 15 mm |
| March | 24.7 | 229 h | 17 °C | 35 mm |
| April | 26.3 | 265 h | 20 °C | 2 mm |
| May | 29.0 | 275 h | 22 °C | 3 mm |
| June | 29.0 | 319 h | 25 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 24.3 | 236 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 24.3 | 234 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 26.0 | 223 h | 25 °C | 0 mm |
| October | 23.0 | 217 h | 24 °C | 5 mm |
| November | 20.0 | 157 h | 20 °C | 4 mm |
| December | 19.7 | 167 h | 17 °C | 7 mm |
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
Long sandy beach. Flat to waves depending on season and swell. Freeride in calm conditions, wave riding autumn/winter with North Atlantic swell.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Sandy. Flat to waves (1–2m in autumn/winter Atlantic swell). 17–21°C.
~15 km west of Tangier city, at foot of Cap Spartel. Parking area but expect some walking to reach the sand.
N, NW, W winds work best (west-facing beach). E wind (Levante) also rideable but more side-offshore. Up to 25 knots. Influenced by Strait of Gibraltar dynamics. Spring and summer best for consistent wind.
Long walk from parking to beach. No dedicated kite infrastructure. Can have strong current. Waves in autumn/winter.
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