Mehdya Beach

Mehdya Beach is a popular surf spot on Morocco’s north Atlantic coast, near the town of Kénitra and not far from Rabat. It’s a long, open sandy beach facing the Atlantic, which means it picks up plenty of swell and offers a classic beach-break setup.

Surf characteristics

• Wave type: Beach break
• Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, depending on the conditions
• Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when the swell lines up, but it’s usually more about consistency than perfectly shaped waves
• Break behavior: Sandy bottom, so peaks can shift with tides and sand movement
• Crowds: Can get busy, especially on weekends and during good swell periods

Conditions

• Best swell: Northwest to west swells tend to work well
• Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal; strong onshore winds can make it messy
• Tide: Tides matter a lot at beach breaks like Mehdya—different banks can work better at different tide stages

Atmosphere

Mehdya Beach has a relaxed, local surf vibe with a broad stretch of beach that makes it easy to find space. It’s also a good spot for combining surf with a beach day, as the area is known for its seaside setting.

Good to know

• Because it’s a sandy beach break, conditions can change quickly.
• It can be a nice place to practice takeoffs and improving wave reading.
• Watch for currents and shifting sandbanks.