Overview
Skaymat is a right-hand point in southern Morocco that breaks over a mix of uneven reef and sand. When it comes together, the reward is a long one: rides of around 200 metres. It is not a spot you stumble onto, and it is not a spot that turns on often.
When It Works
The point picks up swell from west to north, and northwest is the direction that lines it up best. It works from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, but size alone is not the whole story here. Skaymat only really wakes up on bigger swells, and it is inconsistent enough that it is only epic a handful of times across a winter. When those windows land, it is worth the wait.
Wind and Tide
Look for northeast offshore wind to groom the point. It can work through most of the tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
The wave suits intermediate surfers. A small group of expats surfs here regularly and is protective of the place, so paddle out with that in mind.
Access
Getting to Skaymat takes real effort. Turn off at the highway restaurants roughly 170 km north of Dakhla, follow a wadi road down to a fishing village, and then walk out to the point.
