Cap Sim surf break

Cap Sim surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 19 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
16.8° 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 Tuesday (Jan 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cap Sim in the next 12 days are 7.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 20th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 24th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 25th Jan)23ft (7.0m) 20s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
3
4
2
5
4
3
1
3
4
9
4
4
4
7
7
!
!
!
9
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
NW
3
NNW
2.2
NNW
1.3
NW
1.9
NW
2.3
NW
1.8
NW
2.4
NW
2.5
NW
3
NW
3.5
NW
4
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
3
NW
4.5
NW
5
NW
6.5
NW
6
NW
5
NW
4
NW
Period(s) (?)111111181614161614131416151413161618191716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2504191310821150189922161707280323902744412685994823339724839716122522849525683152238168
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
40
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
15
NE
5
E
10
WSW
20
S
5
SSE
15
NNW
5
E
5
SSW
15
N
25
N
30
NNE
45
NNE
50
NNE
35
ENE
0
E
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
glassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:28PM
2.53
3:42AM
2.81
4:02PM
2.57
4:15AM
2.85
4:36PM
2.57
4:49AM
2.83
5:12PM
2.54
5:26AM
2.77
5:51PM
2.48
6:06AM
2.66
6:35PM
2.39
6:53AM
2.50
7:27PM
2.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:25PM
0.31
9:54AM
0.23
9:58PM
0.28
10:28AM
0.21
10:31PM
0.29
11:02AM
0.22
11:07PM
0.33
11:39AM
0.28
11:46PM
0.42
12:20PM
0.38
12:32AM
0.54
1:07PM
0.51
1:28AM
0.68
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:36--8:36--8:36--
Sunset-7:01--7:01--7:02--7:04--7:05--7:06--7:07-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------1----1-------
Temp. °C141513151614151516171616171616151514161915
Feels °C (?)6669109141313171315161411954111610
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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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