Taghazout Bay:The upcoming Junior Pro Taghazout Bay event is set to host some of the best young surfers from Europe and Africa in November at the renowned Anchor Point surf location. This competition, organized under the World Surf League (WSL), will see surfers under the age of 20 competing for top honors.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Taghazout Bay has gained international acclaim as a prime surfing destination, noted for its excellent wave conditions and hospitality. The WSL Junior Tour provides a platform for young athletes to gain competitive experience and work towards joining the elite Championship Tour.

Rob Gunning, WSL Europe Tour Manager, expressed excitement about returning to Taghazout Bay, highlighting the event as a spectacular conclusion to the European Junior Qualifying Series season. Luqmaan Bruce, WSL Africa Tour Manager, emphasized the event’s importance on the African surfing calendar, praising the combination of quality waves and cultural richness that makes it a memorable experience for young surfers.

The Junior Pro Taghazout Bay marks the final event of the 2026 season for WSL Europe. The results will determine the junior champions for the region and the qualifiers for the 2026 WSL World Junior Championships. The top two male and female surfers from the European rankings will advance to compete in El Salvador from November 25 to 29.

Surfers’ standings will be based on their top three performances from the season’s five events. This will decide the qualifiers for the WSL World Junior Championships, where the world’s best under-20 surfers will vie for the junior world titles in El Salvador.