Cap Sim surf break

Cap Sim surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 01 Jan 2026 +01
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Cap Sim surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cap Sim sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap Sim this week:

The surf forecast for Cap Sim over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cap Sim in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 5th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 5th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 3rd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Sim over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Thu afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NE by Tue morning).

Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WNW
1.4
WNW
2.2
W
2.3
W
3.5
WSW
3.5
W
4
W
4.5
W
3.5
WNW
3
W
2.4
WNW
1.9
NNW
2.1
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
2.1
N
1.5
NNW
1.5
N
2.2
N
2
N
Period(s) (?)14121110101212121111101011121111109888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)276549117997621173624482759123058219710667171124238825041939847322309564562
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
40
S
45
SSW
60
SSW
30
SW
40
SSW
45
SSW
40
SSW
35
SW
25
WSW
10
WSW
10
NE
25
N
35
NNE
40
NE
40
NNE
25
NE
10
SE
15
NNW
45
NE
35
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononononcross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcrosscross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:29AM
2.77
1:59PM
2.69
2:19AM
2.92
2:50PM
2.75
3:07AM
3.02
3:37PM
2.76
3:54AM
3.05
4:23PM
2.70
4:39AM
3.01
5:07PM
2.60
5:23AM
2.89
5:52PM
2.46
6:07AM
2.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:11PM
0.32
7:45AM
0.17
8:02PM
0.22
8:36AM
0.04
8:50PM
0.16
9:25AM
-0.02
9:35PM
0.15
10:11AM
-0.00
10:18PM
0.19
10:56AM
0.09
11:01PM
0.29
11:40AM
0.23
11:44PM
0.43
12:24PM
0.41
Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:38
Sunset6:46--6:46--6:47--6:49--6:50--6:50--6:51--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---126238858221----2--
Temp. °C232221201818171717171717161514151313151412
Feels °C (?)1514989109101113171511846610763
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Information about the Cap Sim Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cap Sim provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cap Sim can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cap Sim 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 (Cap Sim) 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 Cap Sim 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.

Cap Sim is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Essaouira. If you plan a holiday in Central Morocco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Essaouira. Essaouira has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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