Showing posts with label Morocco. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Morocco. Show all posts

Saturday, September 13, 2025

SHHHHH Safi - Morocco’s Ultimate Wave

 

The secret is out, sort of. Morocco has one of the best right breaking waves on the planet, but its not for everyone. Its a heavy wave that pushes the limits of everyone that braves the surf there. It's amazing the wave was kept a secret for decades. Would you surf there now that the world knows about Safi?


If you found the most perfect wave in the world, would you be able to keep it a secret? This is the story of Safi, a mythical wave on Morocco’s Atlantic Coast that was discovered by a small group of friends in the early 1980s. They swore each other to secrecy and surfed the wave alone for decades. But a secret this good is hard to keep. Alternately called Le Jardin (The Garden) or Ras Lafaa (The Head of the Snake), Safi is known today as one of the best surf spots in the world and has become famous for delivering endless barrels and bone-crushing wipeouts. But as the crowds grow and tensions rise, the wave’s future hangs in the balance. Join us as we turn back the clock and trace the roots of this incredible surf discovery, while reliving some of the best waves and biggest barrels ever documented below Safi’s towering cliffs. Along the way we explore the origins of Morocco’s unique surf culture and discover why Safi is one of the most challenging point breaks on the planet – and what it takes to ride it. Featuring: Ramzi Boukhiam, Matt Bromley, Eli Beukes, Ross Clarke-Jones, Laurent Mirramon, Mehdi Serghini, Henri Elgrichi and others. A film by Now Now Media presented by Monster Energy In Association with Oxbow, Jack Black’s, Surfer Magazine and The Safi Surf Invitational Produced by Alan van Gysen and Amine Nader Executive Producers Ryan Franklin and Kazmira Krawchuk Written and Directed by Will Bendix






Tuesday, October 3, 2023

3 Surf Trip Videos from Dan Harmon

 
Here are three videos from Dan Harmon that will get you thinking about that next surf trip and what essentials to take with you! Check these out: 


Ever wondered where you can score waves on a shoestring? I’ve spent almost a decade traveling the globe, trying to find waves for as little expenditure as possible. While everyone has their preferences of what they’re prepared to do in terms of budget surf travel, some destinations are better than others. In this video–my top picks for scoring waves without breaking the bank. This video is also the beginning of an entire series, where in later vids, we’ll be diving into every one of these destinations in detail! Any money-saving tips and advice or questions you may have, please comment below!! Enjoy!!

00:00 Introduction 00:53 Ecuador 02:53 El Salvador 05:12 Bali 08:03 Mexico 09:54 Sri Lanka 11:53 Morocco 13:11 Nicaragua 14:24 Summary Trip Resources: Ecuador Cheap Hostels: https://hostelworld.tp.st/pk4uzf8p - Iguana Beach House: https://hostelworld.tp.st/1Ref1gcq - Cayena Beach Hostel: https://hostelworld.tp.st/WCaFeYCQ - Selina Montanita: https://hostelworld.tp.st/84JarNjd El Salvador Cheap Hostels: https://hostelworld.tp.st/kcYao5VD - Papaya Lodge: https://hostelworld.tp.st/2uOVvANi Bali Cheap Hostels: https://hostelworld.tp.st/oS94QhoL Mexico Cheap Hostels: https://hostelworld.tp.st/q8W7Jgse - Casa Daikiri: https://hostelworld.tp.st/jINCPDgi - Pipeline Hostel: https://hostelworld.tp.st/DIkQp8UA - Selina Puerto: https://hostelworld.tp.st/lZyv731o Sri Lanka Cheap Hostels: https://hostelworld.tp.st/Ke3q4T1J - Hangime Hostel: https://hostelworld.tp.st/wdbshUbG - Spindrift Hostel: https://hostelworld.tp.st/VJ1TaiV8 Morocco Cheap Hostels: https://hostelworld.tp.st/aVkK1Wq1 - Happy Surf Hostel: https://hostelworld.tp.st/YVJNWzu0 - The Surf Hostel: https://hostelworld.tp.st/zXvhdits Nicaragua Cheap Hostels: https://booking.tp.st/fI2pN4Fv - Sunset Surf Villas: https://booking.tp.st/ItriWNtK - Melting Elephant: https://booking.tp.st/j89wQLlL Follow Me: - Blog: https://danharmon.io/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danharmon96... - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danharmonsurf

If you’re after the best places to improve your surfing, here are the best intermediate surf destinations on Earth. All of these destinations combine a variety of user-friendly (but fun) waves, a cool vibe, and great infrastructure. Enjoy the video and as always, please like and subscribe. Want to get better at Surfing? Check out my coaching page: https://danharmon.io/online-surf-coac... Support My Channel: - Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/danharmon - Email List (Free Digital Surf Magazine): https://danharmon.io/ Surf Accommodation Sri Lanka Weligama/Midigama: - Wake Up Weligama (Dorms $5 Per Night): https://booking.tp.st/VPQ5ULv8 - YoYo Surf Hostel (Dorms $8 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/UEpwOR5i - Sprindrift Hostel: (Dorms $8 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/aCxY3dhV - Plantation Surf Inn: ($35 Per Night Privates): https://booking.tp.st/IoLhUOvc Arugam Bay: - Long Hostel (Dorms $8 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/p4C1vQyX - Little Lagoon: (Dorms $10 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/uuKxIy5m - Hangover Hostel (Dorms $10 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/Ttlkgk1B Packages: https://www.booksurfcamps.com/all/c/i... Maldives - iHaven Thulusdhoo ($35 Per Night Privates): https://booking.tp.st/KEymJSC3 - Golhaaviewinn ($46 Per Night Privates): https://booking.tp.st/gSseEcte - Asana Inn: ($51 Per Night Privates): https://booking.tp.st/1qAmlevy - Batuta Maldives Surf View ($57 Per Night Privates): https://booking.tp.st/5WorWevz Packages: https://www.booksurfcamps.com/all/d/a... Portugal Peniche - Peniche Surf Lodge (Dorms $26 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/gqxVab3C - Castaway (Dorms $21 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/qbg0htqj - Selina Peniche (Dorms $23 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/w31eKGS5 Ericeira - Selina Ericeira (Dorms $22 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/XSmxWfmW - WOT Surf Hostel (Dorms $17 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/uylbg7vc - Destination Ericiera (Dorms $18 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/nirqHYEo Packages: https://www.booksurfcamps.com/all/c/i... Morocco - Sunny Wave Taghazout (Dorms $10 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/S8ifY2CS - Happy Surf Hostel (Dorms $14 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/YVJNWzu0 - Azoul Hostel (Dorms $14 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/5mj2OIKO - The Surf Hostel (Dorms $15 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/zXvhdits Morocco Intermediate Surf Camp Packages: https://www.booksurfcamps.com/news/in... Bali Canggu: - The Hostel Canggu: (Dorms $4 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/aKInbE6M - Clandestino (Dorms $14 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/xyIy7qbu - Kos One (Dorms $23 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/2tTcYZO7 Uluwatu: - Yellow Guest House (Dorms $8 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/mqRI93YD - Pecatu Guest House (Dorms $8 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/rlBSdTW4 Packages: https://www.booksurfcamps.com/all/c/i... Noosa - Nomads Noosa (Dorms $22 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/A1ZgQ7xY - Dolphins Hostel: (Dorms $35 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/udWh9ogu - Halse Lodge: (Dorms $31 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/6iOdZHkF Packages: https://www.booksurfcamps.com/all/d/a... Costa Rica (Santa Teresa) - Lost Boyz: (Dorms $26 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/1nFSaZGr - Akih Pods (Dorms $12 Per Night): https://hostelworld.tp.st/a8s8ackL - Selina North (Dorms $32 Per Night): : https://hostelworld.tp.st/UZKc4H3b


Super excited to release my first ever surf coaching video with you!! Alongside my obsession with surf travel, I’ve worked as a surf coach for many years, teaching beginners and intermediates in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Thought it was time to share my surf coaching knowledge with you!! Let me know what you think of this style of video and hope you find it helpful :)) Top Intermediate Surf Tips 1. Surfboard - Don’t progress down too quickly (More board is easier) 2. Line-up - Watch the line-up before paddling out 3. Reading Waves - Surf in all different conditions (more reference points) 4. Looking - Your head & shoulders lead the way! 5. Compression - Compression/extension movement means more speed 6. Top/down - Top/down movement = speed. Avoid trimming only in the middle 7. Footwork - Shift your feet. Forward for speed, back to turn (standing over the fins) 8. Visualisation - Imagine what you’re going to do before you do it. 9. Stay in the moment - Be present while you surf 10. Surf movies - Watch as much good surfing as possible 11. Get coaching - Don’t be scared to get some more advanced coaching Follow Me: - Blog: https://danharmon.io/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danharmon96... - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danharmonsurf