Bouznika Plage Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bouznika Plage. This is a reef and point set-up that’s sheltered and consistent, so it’s a reliable sort of spot, but for the next sixteen days, we’re looking at a real quiet stretch. The water temperature is about what you’d expect for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

The first real chance of any surf that’s worth talking about doesn’t show up until Saturday the 9th of August. Before that, from Friday the 31st of July right through until Friday the 8th of August, it’s a long, flat run. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the conditions are just poor. There’s nothing to get excited about, so you might as well keep the board in the car.

Now, come Saturday the 9th of August morning, we finally see a bit of life. The swell lifts to 4ft from the NW with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 219 (moderate). The wind is light from the N, cross-on, but it’s a light breeze, so it’s not totally trashed. It’s still listed as poor surf, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while. The afternoon stays similar, 5ft from the NW, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze from the NNW, making it choppier.

Sunday the 10th of August morning holds 5ft from the NW, but again, the wind is a cross-on light breeze from the N, so it’s manageable. The energy is still moderate at 242. The afternoon sees a similar 4ft from the NNW, but the wind is stronger and more onshore, so it’ll be messy.

Monday the 11th of August morning is probably the pick of the whole run. The swell is 4ft from the NNW, period 8 seconds, and the wind shifts to a cross-shore from the NNE at 9 mph, which is a gentle breeze. That’s about as clean as it’s going to get, with a combined energy of 193 (moderate). The afternoon, as usual, gets blown out by a moderate cross-onshore breeze. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and with the swell under 5ft, it’s safe for most, but the 8-second period isn’t going to give you much push.

After that, things drop off again. The rest of the week into the 15th of August sees the swell backing off to under 3ft, with periods of 6-9 seconds and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy stays weak to moderate. It’s a bit of a letdown after that little pulse. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon onshore winds and the small, choppy waves might look more interesting than paddle surfing. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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