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Aerial satellite view of Yoyo surf break in Tarfaya, North Morocco, Morocco
Tarfaya, North Morocco, Morocco

Yoyo

27.887, -12.985
Edited by Tom Jackson
Verified May 2026
Cross-referencedCross-checked against Stormrider
At a glance
  • Yoyo is a right over point, shallow hollow right point, fast cylindrical walls.
  • Intermediate to advanced ability, working 3-8 ft.
  • Peak October to March.
Right · PointIntermediate → Advanced3–8 ftJan – Dec

A shallow, cylindrical right pointbreak reached via a sketchy desert track off the main coastal road near Km25, Yoyo sits in a remote stretch of North Morocco's Atlantic coast. It needs a solid W to NW swell in the 3-8ft range to fire, with E winds keeping it clean and offshore. The exposure cuts both ways: Yoyo picks up open-ocean energy well, but onshore or cross-shore winds hammer it quickly, so timing matters. This is a wave for confident intermediate to advanced surfers who can handle hollow, fast sections over a shallow bottom with no one nearby to help if things go wrong. Bottom: point. Season: Oct-Mar. Consistency: medium. Arrive early when the swell is running and wind is light, because once the afternoon breeze fills in from the west, it deteriorates fast.

Wave fit

Skill suited
Intermediate → Advanced
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Best months
Jan – Dec
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Character
Shallow hollow right point, fast cylindrical walls.

Conditions

When it works
NESW
Swell window
W
W - N
Offshore wind
E
Easterly
Optimum tide
All tides
Size range
3-8ft
Medium
Hazards
No concerns
Trip planning

Quick facts

Wetsuit
3/2
What to bring
  • Shortboard 6ft to 6ft 4in for punchy hollow conditions
  • Step-up 6ft 6in to 7ft for bigger W swells
Lineup
Mellow lineup
Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd & Localism

The difficult access via a rough desert track keeps crowds minimal. Expect to surf solo or near-solo most sessions. That remoteness is the upside, the downside is there is no backup if equipment breaks or conditions change. Respect the solitude.

Access & Facilities

No parking, no facilities. A 4WD is strongly recommended to reach the break. Bring everything you need: water, food, fuel, a spare board, and a first-aid kit. The nearest town with any infrastructure is Tarfaya, though accommodation options there are basic. Plan self-sufficiently.

Nearby Alternatives

When Yoyo is blown out or too big, the region has scattered beachbreak options and a few point setups within range, though most require similar rough-track access. The left setup accessible via the only 2WD road in the area is worth checking if W swell is too direct for Yoyo.

10-day swell, wind and tide

Yoyo surf forecast

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Frequently asked

What you need to know before paddling out at Yoyo

What skill level is Yoyo suited for?
Yoyo is a point bottom, shallow hollow right point, fast cylindrical walls, break suited for intermediate through advanced surfers.
What size does Yoyo work best at?
Working size is 3 to 8 ft. Below 3 ft the swell goes flat. Above 8 ft it tends to close out.
When is the best season to surf Yoyo?
Yoyo fires from October through March. Outside that window the swell window narrows and the lineup goes quiet.
What swell direction does Yoyo need?
Yoyo switches on with a w - n groundswell. Offshore winds blow from the easterly.
What are the main hazards at Yoyo?
Main hazards at Yoyo: no concerns.
What type of wave is Yoyo?
Yoyo is a right-breaking wave over point. Shallow hollow right point, fast cylindrical walls.

Sources

  • Stormrider
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