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Achakar / Cap Spartel kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
Morocco · Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Overview
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.
Spot forecast for Achakar / Cap Spartel
Sunrise 06:34 · Sunset 17:42
Next tides
- Low tide · 1.1 m
- High tide · 2 m
- Low tide · 1 m
- High tide · 1.9 m
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Achakar / Cap Spartel: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
294h
in May · 29.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in May: 25 rideable days a month and 294 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is December, at 12 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 71% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 17 °C. The wettest month is March, with 292 mm.
Monthly averages: Achakar / Cap Spartel
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5 | 111 h | 18 °C | 85 mm |
| February | 21.0 | 162 h | 18 °C | 88 mm |
| March | 23.5 | 220 h | 18 °C | 292 mm |
| April | 23.5 | 226 h | 20 °C | 49 mm |
| May | 29.5 | 294 h | 22 °C | 20 mm |
| June | 25.5 | 266 h | 26 °C | 4 mm |
| July | 25.0 | 211 h | 27 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 21.0 | 178 h | 28 °C | 1 mm |
| September | 23.5 | 173 h | 25 °C | 10 mm |
| October | 21.0 | 154 h | 23 °C | 91 mm |
| November | 16.0 | 111 h | 20 °C | 105 mm |
| December | 12.0 | 88 h | 17 °C | 124 mm |
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Technical details of Achakar / Cap Spartel spot
The spot works with winds from N, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NNE, NE, ENE, SW.
Spot functioning
Long sandy beach. Flat to waves depending on season and swell. Freeride in calm conditions, wave riding autumn/winter with North Atlantic swell.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Sandy. Flat to waves (1–2m in autumn/winter Atlantic swell). 17–21°C.
Parking
~15 km west of Tangier city, at foot of Cap Spartel. Parking area but expect some walking to reach the sand.
Wind specificities
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.
Hazards
Long walk from parking to beach. No dedicated kite infrastructure. Can have strong current. Waves in autumn/winter.
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