Bouznika Plage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s on offer for Bouznika Plage over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you: the first week is a real struggle. The wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore, and the wave quality is just not there. The swell is small and weak, with combined wave energy mostly under 200 (moderate at best), and the swell period is a short, choppy 6 to 8 seconds. The water temp is sitting at 74°F, which is a normal 0.7°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least the water’s comfortable.

We kick off Thursday, the 23rd of July, with a tiny 3ft swell from the NNW, but that 20 km/h cross-onshore wind from the NW turns it into a messy, choppy mess. It’s a no-go. Friday and Saturday are more of the same – small, cross-onshore, and lumpy. There’s a bit more size on Saturday (5ft) but the wind is fresh and the surface is lumpy. Not worth paddling out.

Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 29th sees a slight improvement in swell period, hitting 8 seconds, but the wind is still cross-onshore and the wave quality is still poor. The energy stays moderate, in the 100-200 range. We’re just not getting a clean window of surf.

Wednesday the 30th of July to the 1st of August sees a brief flurry of small 3ft swells, but again, the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore. The surf is just not there.

Now, the second week starts to get interesting. On Sunday the 2nd of August, we see a real jump in energy. The swell hits 6ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, from the NW, with a period of 8-9 seconds. The combined wave energy jumps to 431 (strong) in the morning and 560 (very strong) in the afternoon. But here’s the catch – the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, and the forecast still says “poor surf conditions.” It’s a real shame, because that’s a lot of water moving. For a sheltered reef and point break like Bouznika Plage, that kind of energy with the wrong wind is just a washing machine. With the size over 5ft, it’s getting into the too-big-for-beginners zone, and with the wind chop, it’s not great for anyone.

Monday the 3rd of August is the best on offer, but it’s still a letdown. The morning shows a 6ft swell from the NW with a 9-second period, and combined wave energy of 560 (very strong). The wind is onshore (NNW at 15 km/h), but it’s a “gentle breeze” so it’s cleaner than the weekend. The swell is standing up, but that onshore wind will still put a bit of a bump on the face. The afternoon sees a similar 6ft, but the wind picks up to 20 km/h, making it lumpy. This is the standout slot, but only because everything else is so poor. The size is well over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, and it’s best for experienced surfers who can handle a bit of chop.

The rest of the week (4th to 7th of August) tapers off again, with smaller swells (5ft down to 1ft) and cross-onshore winds returning. The energy drops back to moderate levels.

To be honest, this is a tough run for Bouznika Plage. The wind just doesn’t give us a clean day. The biggest swell comes in but it’s onshore, so it’s more of a kitesurfing setup than a clean paddle surf. If you’re desperate, the Monday morning of the 3rd of August is the closest you’ll get to a surf, but don’t expect perfection.

Rusty.

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