Bouznika Plage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Bouznika Plage has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. The first week is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got swell running from Friday the 28th of August through the start of September, but the wind is just cruel. It’s blowing cross or cross-onshore from the north-northeast and north almost every single day, keeping things chopped up and messy. The wave energy is moderate to strong (343 to 703 on the energy scale), but it’s all for nothing with that wind. Water temp is sitting at about 73°, which is pretty average for this time of year.

There’s a real lull in quality from the 28th all the way through to the 3rd of September. The best we see in that stretch is a couple of "marginal" mornings on the 29th of August and 2nd of September, with 6ft and 6ft NW swell respectively, and a light cross-shore breeze. But even then, the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have much punch or shape. Honestly, for a reef and point break that’s sheltered and consistent, this is a frustrating run.

Now, we finally get a little glimmer of hope on Friday the 4th of September. The morning brings a glassy, calm sea with 3ft of swell from the north-northeast. The energy is weak (104), and the conditions are just “ordinary,” but it’s the first time we see glassy water. That’s a big deal after all that chop. The water will be calm, making it a nice paddle, but don’t expect any fireworks. Saturday the 5th of September morning is similar – glassy again with 3ft from the north-northeast. It’s still very small, but if you just want to get wet and cruise on a longboard, this is your window.

Looking further ahead into the second week, things stay small and messy. There’s another glassy morning on Tuesday the 8th of September with 2ft from the north-northwest, and then on Thursday the 10th of September morning we get a glassy window with 3ft from the northwest. But the energy is weak (101) and the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s just not going to be a standout. After that, the swell tries to pick up a little around the 11th and 12th of September, but the wind turns back onshore again, ruining it.

The real standout, and the only time I’d seriously consider paddling out, is that Saturday morning on the 5th of September. It’s the only time we have a glassy sea with a little bit of swell from the optimum NW direction, even if it is tiny. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, but for a morning like that, you might actually have it to yourself. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so it’s a safe option, but don’t expect anything steep or powerful.

Bottom line: This is a lean, frustrating forecast. There’s no big, clean groundswell on the horizon. If you’re desperate, hit the glassy mornings on the 4th and 5th of September. Otherwise, it might be a good time to clean your gear and wait for the next weather pattern to shift.

Rusty.

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