Surf Forecasts:
Bouznika Plage surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 509 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bouznika Plage this week:
The surf forecast for Bouznika Plage over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bouznika Plage in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bouznika Plage over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Bouznika Plage over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it's a bit of a tough stretch. This spot is a sheltered reef and point, and it's usually a consistent beginner-friendly wave, but the next 16 days are looking pretty flat and messy for the most part. The swell energy just isn't hooking in right.
We're starting off with a real quiet period. From Tuesday the 18th through to the 21st of August, don't even bother. We're talking tiny swell, weak energy, and the wind is all over the place – cross, cross-on, onshore. It's just not gonna be worth paddling out for.
Things try to pick up a little around Saturday the 22nd. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the NW, and the energy starts to show some life. But here's the rub – the wind is straight onshore from the NW all day. It's gonna be a bumpy, blown-out mess. That pattern pretty much carries through the rest of the week and into the next. We see the swell height hanging in the 4ft to 5ft range, and the energy levels get into the moderate zone, especially by the 28th and 29th. But the wind just won't cooperate – it's mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It's a frustrating combo because you can see there's some push there, but the surface is gonna be chopped up.
Now, if we squint and look way out to the end of the forecast, there is one window that gets the eyebrows raised. Check out Friday the 28th of August. That morning, we've got a 5ft NW swell with a decent 8-second period. The combined energy is pumping, so there's some proper grunt behind it. But the real story is the wind. It's a light NNE breeze, and the data calls it a "cross" wind, with "light cross-shore with small crossing wind ripples." That means it's going to be glassy and clean, holding the lines open. For a sheltered reef and point break like Bouznika, that's as good as it gets. A NW swell is right in its optimum direction, so it should wrap in nicely.
That morning of the 28th is the standout. It's still a solid size for a learner spot, but the quality is going to be there. The Saturday and Sunday mornings after that also look promising with lighter cross-shore breezes and solid 5ft swell, but Friday the 28th morning is the pick of the litter. Just be aware, the water temp is doing its normal thing for the time of year.
The rest of the period is just a waiting game for the wind to play nice. For the most part, this setup looks more interesting for a kite than a surfboard, given the onshore wind and building swell. But keep an eye on that Friday morning – it could be a beauty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
88 | 67 | 51 | 43 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 37 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 257 | 248 | 247 | 282 | 439 | 374 | 354 | 365 | 268 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:46PM2.40m | 7:08AM2.27m | 7:32PM2.15m | 7:59AM2.09m | 8:36PM1.94m | 9:15AM1.97m | 10:10PM1.85m | 10:52AM1.97m | 11:43PM1.91m | 12:08PM2.10m | 00:43AM2.06m | 12:59PM2.29m | 1:25AM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:34PM0.58m | 00:57AM0.70m | 1:20PM0.80m | 1:43AM0.92m | 2:20PM0.99m | 2:48AM1.09m | 3:49PM1.09m | 4:24AM1.14m | 5:27PM1.05m | 5:49AM1.05m | 6:33PM0.90m | 6:45AM0.88m | 7:18PM0.71m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
88 | 67 | 51 | 43 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 37 | 25 | 35 | 29 | 257 | 248 | 247 | 282 | 439 | 374 | 354 | 365 | 268 | 158 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 27 | 10 | 28 | 46 | 41 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | — | — | NW 11 | WNW 8 | — | NNW 7 | NW 11 | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 16 | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 396 | 5 | 52 | 647 | 256 | 266 | 914 | 5 | 3 | 914 | 40 | 414 | 904 | 40 | 393 | 940 | 40 | 40 | 843 | 5 |
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Information about the Bouznika Plage Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bouznika Plage provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bouznika Plage can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bouznika Plage surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bouznika Plage) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bouznika Plage may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Bouznika Plage is 5 km (3 miles) from Bouznika. If you plan a holiday in Rabat to Casblanca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bouznika. Bouznika has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











