Asilah Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got to be straight with you – the next couple of weeks around Asilah are looking pretty grim for a surf. The conditions are just not cooperating, with a constant run of poor surf that's only broken by a couple of tiny windows.

We've got a solid stretch of very ordinary conditions from now all the way through to the morning of Saturday the 22nd. The waves are small, the wind is mostly cross-onshore, and there's just no energy to speak of. The water temperature is sitting at 75°, which is about average for the time of year.

After a long gap, the first sign of life pops up on the morning of Saturday the 22nd. It's a glassy morning with a light west wind, and the swell is 3ft from the WNW. The combined energy is weak, at only 78 (103), but that glassy wind is the best thing we've seen. The swell period is a short 7 seconds, so it's not going to hold much power, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Asilah, this is probably the best of a bad bunch. If you're a beginner, this is the one to check.

The next notable moment comes on the morning of Monday the 24th, when the swell energy finally climbs into the moderate range at 111 (111), with a 2ft swell from the WNW and a 10-second period. The wind is cross-onshore, so it won't be perfect, but it's a step up in energy. The afternoon on the 24th sees similar energy at 102 (102), but the wind picks up and becomes choppy.

Tuesday the 25th morning is worth a mention. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the WNW, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is again moderate at 111 (111). The wind is light and onshore, so it's not clean, but there's a bit more oomph.

Later in the week, the morning of Saturday the 30th sees a rise in swell to 4ft from the WNW, period 8 seconds, and energy at 161 (161). The wind is cross-onshore, so it's messy, but it's the biggest swell we've seen. The morning of the 31st is similar, with 4ft from the WNW and energy at 160 (160).

So, overall, it's a tough stretch. The standout is the glassy morning on the 22nd, but it's only for the absolute beginners. The other days are just a case of making the best of a poor situation. The setups are more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent cross-onshore wind and lack of quality surf. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but I wouldn't be booking any trips.

Rusty.

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