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The Cave (La Grotte, Cap Sim)
A reef break at Cap Sim, on the wild stretch of coast between Essaouira and Sidi Kaouki, valued by wave-riders for long right-handers when a big Atlantic swell wraps in - at its best October to May.
Wind
| best months |
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|---|---|
| quality | steady |
Water
| type | waves |
|---|---|
| tides | wave shape changes with tide over the reef |
Levels
| beginner | no |
|---|---|
| intermediate | no |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Advanced wave spot - reef break producing long right-handers in a large swell; roughly 2km from Sidi Kaouki and ~20km from Essaouira |
Launch & crowd
Hazards
- Reef bottom - exposed rock at low tide
- Powerful swell and current
- Remote - no services or rescue
Travel basics
Sources: surf-forecast.com · surf-forecast.com