Bouznika Plage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s your local surf reporter Rusty here. Let's take a long, hard look at what's coming our way for Bouznika Plage over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it’s going to be a tough stretch for paddle surfing. The entire 16-day window is littered with "poor surf conditions" flags, and I’m not seeing a single solid recommendation for a proper session. The first proper surfable pulse doesn't really show up until the 27th of July, and even then, it’s only a marginal call. That means we’re looking at a gap of nearly two weeks of mostly flat, weak, or choppy conditions.

The first week is a write-off. From the 13th through the 26th, we’re dealing with tiny, weak swells. The combined wave energy is constantly low, often in the double digits or low triple digits, like 135 (moderate energy) on the 13th, but it’s messy. The wind is a constant problem, mostly cross-onshore from the north or northeast, just chopping up what little swell there is. The swell heights barely tickle 1 ft to 4 ft, and the periods are short, often around 6 to 8 seconds, so the waves are weak and lacking any punch. The water temperature is sitting at 76°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfy in a shorty, but that’s about the only perk.

The only glimmer of a chance arrives on the 27th of July. The morning of Monday the 27th sees a jump in swell height to 6 ft from the NW, with a combined energy of 560 (strong wave energy) and a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light and cross-onshore from the WNW, which is a "Slight air" – the cleanest wind we’ll see in the whole outlook. This is a borderline session for the more experienced surfers only; 6 ft is getting a bit stout for beginners. The 28th of July morning also shows a similar 6 ft swell with 449 (strong energy) and light onshore wind from the WNW, but the "marginal" tag suggests tricky tides or a tricky bank. The afternoon on both those days gets ruined by stronger winds.

So, the honest truth? If you're looking for long, clean, quality waves, this forecast is a desert. The setup for the last two days looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the stronger wind and onshore conditions. The surf is simply not on offer for the foreseeable future. Forecasts can change, but for now, the board stays in the shed.

Rusty.

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