Oued Cherrat

Oued Cherrat is a surf spot on Morocco’s north Atlantic coast, near Bouznika / Skhirat, a little south of Rabat. It’s a river-mouth beachbreak with waves that can be fun when conditions line up.

Spot character

• Type: Beachbreak / river-mouth
• Wave quality: Can produce fast, punchy peaks with some sectioning
• Best for: Intermediate surfers and above when it’s working well
• Bottom: Mostly sand, but river mouths can shift often

Conditions

• Swell: Picks up north and northwest swells well
• Wind: Best with light offshore or calm winds; onshore wind can make it messy quickly
• Tide: Often works best around mid to mid-high tide, though this can change with sandbanks

What to expect

• Can offer a few good peak sections rather than a long rolling wall
• Wave shape depends heavily on sand movement, so the spot can change from week to week
• Can become crowded when conditions are good and it’s one of the more accessible breaks

Hazards

• Changing sandbars and currents
• Strong rips near the river mouth after swell
• Watch for local surf traffic and fishermen, especially near the mouth

Overall

Oued Cherrat is a reliable but fickle beachbreak that can deliver solid sessions when a clean northwesterly swell meets the right sand setup. It’s worth checking if you’re surfing the Rabat–Bouznika area, especially when nearby spots are crowded or blown out.