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Cap Sim surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco
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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
18.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cap Sim in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Sim over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
N 6 | NW 9 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | |
146 | 95 | 170 | 117 | 92 | 61 | 78 | 99 | 135 | 210 | 210 | 269 | 176 | 170 | 290 | 498 | 557 | 668 | 447 | 392 | 473 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:27AM2.19m | 11:41PM2.46m | 12:18PM2.35m | 00:30AM2.57m | 1:00PM2.49m | 1:12AM2.64m | 1:36PM2.60m | 1:48AM2.68m | 2:09PM2.67m | 2:23AM2.67m | 2:40PM2.71m | 2:56AM2.64m | 3:11PM2.69m | 3:30AM2.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:16AM0.60m | 5:30PM0.74m | 6:09AM0.48m | 6:21PM0.60m | 6:50AM0.38m | 7:02PM0.47m | 7:25AM0.31m | 7:38PM0.37m | 7:56AM0.27m | 8:12PM0.30m | 8:26AM0.27m | 8:44PM0.27m | 8:56AM0.30m | 9:17PM0.28m | |||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
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Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 12 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
120 | 95 | 55 | 117 | 92 | 53 | 66 | 99 | 131 | 135 | 138 | 269 | 105 | 170 | 127 | 498 | 557 | 668 | 447 | 392 | 473 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 17 | WNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — |
— | — | 4 | 68 | 57 | 61 | 78 | 86 | 135 | 210 | 210 | 110 | 176 | 30 | 125 | 99 | 83 | 80 | 90 | 95 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | NW 18 | NW 21 | NW 17 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 15 | 14 | 47 | 18 | 82 | 47 | 31 | 12 | — | 13 | 18 | 290 | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
146 | 149 | 170 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 138 | 4 | 15 | 89 | 141 | 122 | 157 | 184 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 631 | 61 | 0 | 582 | 0 | 0 | 422 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 422 | 0 | 105 | 422 | 61 | 85 | 422 | 62 |
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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.











