
Surf Forecasts:
Cap Sim surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NNW swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap Sim this week:
The surf forecast for Cap Sim over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cap Sim in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Sim over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, strong winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
153 | 240 | 217 | 140 | 89 | 64 | 36 | 59 | 328 | 472 | 564 | 574 | 746 | 717 | 664 | 477 | 469 | 496 | 368 | 304 | 304 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:40PM2.74m | 4:57AM2.61m | 5:15PM2.50m | 5:31AM2.43m | 5:51PM2.25m | 6:08AM2.23m | 6:35PM2.01m | 6:57AM2.04m | 7:38PM1.81m | 8:16AM1.89m | 9:22PM1.72m | 10:04AM1.89m | 11:00PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:23AM0.20m | 10:42PM0.29m | 10:58AM0.36m | 11:13PM0.49m | 11:34AM0.56m | 11:47PM0.71m | 12:16PM0.77m | 00:28AM0.92m | 1:12PM0.98m | 1:30AM1.10m | 2:46PM1.11m | 3:18AM1.18m | 4:42PM1.06m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | — | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 |
64 | 240 | 217 | 140 | 89 | 64 | 36 | 59 | 80 | 79 | 92 | 574 | 746 | — | 664 | 477 | 351 | 243 | 232 | 141 | 304 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 7 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 13 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | NW 20 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 8 |
153 | 8 | 5 | — | 7 | 6 | 33 | 6 | — | 18 | 48 | 246 | 198 | — | 16 | 214 | 469 | 496 | 368 | 304 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | — | — | — |
24 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 28 | 51 | 82 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 5 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — |
— | 54 | 43 | 56 | 66 | 109 | 92 | 152 | 328 | 472 | 564 | — | — | 717 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 425 | 0 | 61 | 475 | 74 | 62 | 684 | 92 | 92 | 669 | 62 | 92 | 407 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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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 16 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.










