Asilah Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it.

First up, looking at the whole 16-day window, I gotta be straight with you: it's a tough stretch for Asilah. The water's sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – a solid 4 degrees off. Not a total shock, but you'll feel it.

The first week, from the 10th of July all the way through to the 20th, is pretty much a write-off. We're seeing tiny, weak swell – the wave energy is barely cracking 57 (weak energy) on the Friday morning, and it rarely gets its act together. Winds are mostly cross-onshore, messing up any chance of a clean face. The swell is short-period stuff, under 8 seconds, so there's no push behind it. You'll be scratching around for dribblers.

There's a glimmer on the morning of the 21st of July. The wind flips to a light cross-offshore from the NE, cleaning things up a touch. But it's still tiny at 2 ft from the WNW and the energy is weak (55). It's surfable, but very ordinary.

Then, on the 22nd of July, we get the morning of the whole forecast period. It's glassy – literally no wind from the SSE. The swell is a tiny 1 ft, but it's got a bit of period to it at 10 seconds, and the wave energy bumps up to 63. It's still small, but for a complete beginner looking for a safe, clean paddle, this is the standout. The break is exposed to the NW, but the swell is coming from the WNW, which is right in that zone.

The 23rd of July morning also has a glassy moment with a tiny 3 ft WNW swell, but the energy is still low (58). After that, we drift back into the same pattern. The 24th and 25th see the swell size build a little – 4 ft and 5 ft – and the energy starts to climb (125 and 260, moderate), but the wind is always cross-onshore or onshore, ruining it. The period stays short, so it'll just be lumpy, choppy lines.

Honestly, if you're not a beginner looking for a flat-day lesson in glass, there's nothing to get excited about here. The setup for the whole 16 days is pretty lean. For the experienced crew, you're better off waiting for the next system. For anyone else, the morning of the 22nd of July is your best bet for clean conditions, but don't expect any power.

Rusty.

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