Asilah Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it’s Rusty here, looking at the 16-day picture for Asilah.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks for Asilah are a bit of a mixed bag. We’re not looking at any major, standout swell events that are going to fire all day, but there are a few windows where it could be fun if you’re a beginner or just want to get wet without a crowd. The water temp is about 72°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no weird thermal surprises.

Right now, and into the first half of this week, conditions are pretty ordinary. There’s small swell and a cross-shore wind that’s making things a bit lumpy. Honestly, it's not worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer comes on Thursday morning, the 10th of September. The wind drops to glassy – calm, no ripple – and we’ve got a 4ft swell coming from the WNW. The period is short, around 7 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and fat, but with no wind it’ll look a million times better than what we’ve had. The combined energy is moderate at 127. For a beginner, this could be a fun, gentle session.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Friday and Saturday see the swell drop way down, even though the wind is offshore and clean. The waves are just too small to get excited about – we’re talking 1ft to 4ft but with a terrible period of 6 seconds. It’s not really doing anything.

The next date to circle on the calendar is Sunday morning, the 13th of September. We see a 4ft NE swell with a fresh offshore wind (9 mph from the east). The period is still short at 6 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 127, but that offshore wind will groom it nicely. It’s not a day for a board with volume, but the surface texture will be clean.

The situation gets a bit patchy again. We get a few small, clean mornings from the 14th through the 15th of September, but the swell direction is shifting and the size is tiny. The period pops up to 12 seconds on the 15th afternoon, but it's cross-on and choppy, so no good.

Looking further out, the mornings of Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th of September bring back a 4ft to 4ft WNW swell. Again, the period is short (7 seconds) and the wind is cross-on, making it rough. The only real standout in this second week looks to be Friday morning, the 18th of September. Glassy conditions, 3ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period, and moderate energy of 111. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’ll be clean, small, and perfect for a longboard.

The last few days drop off completely. From Saturday the 19th through Monday the 21st of September, the swell is tiny (1ft to 2ft) and the wind is either glassy or light offshore. The energy is weak, sitting around 36 to 54. It’s just one of those periods where the ocean takes a nap.

The Pick: If I had to pick one, it’s Thursday morning, the 10th of September at Asilah. That glassy, calm window with a 4ft swell is the cleanest we’ll see, even if the waves are a bit weak. For a beginner, it’s a great chance to get a few easy ones.

Expect crowds here often, so if you see that glassy morning, get in early.

Rusty.

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