Cap Sim Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Yo, what's up, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.

Alright, looking at the 16-day window here, it's a bit of a slow burn. We've got a big gap of nothing good to start, then a solid pulse of energy arrives, but it comes with a side of strong wind that messes up the quality. The best windows are going to be a few specific mornings where the wind plays nice.

For the first week, from Monday, August 3rd, right through to Tuesday, August 11th, it's a total write-off. The swell is tiny, all under 2 feet, and when it does start to pick up, the wind is howling from the north at 25 mph, making it a mess. The combined energy is weak, sitting at just 37 to 57 (weak energy). You're better off doing something else. The water is a frigid 65°, which is a whopping 5° colder than normal – that's very unusual and will feel freezing.

The first real sniff of something decent doesn't come until Wednesday, August 12th. The morning at Cap Sim (Morocco) is where it's at. We've got a solid 7-foot swell from the north, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is offshore from the NE at 12 mph, which will keep it clean. The combined energy hits 513 (strong to very strong wave energy), so there's plenty of power. This is the standout. Expect good surf conditions. The afternoon gets a bit cross-off, so stick to the morning.

Saturday, August 15th, is another one to circle. The morning has a 6-foot north swell with a light breeze from the NNE at 6 mph. That's practically glassy. The combined energy is 340 (moderate wave energy). Expect good surf conditions. It's a bit smaller than the 12th, but the wind is way better, so the waves will be cleaner and more fun for a wider range of surfers.

Looking further out, Monday, August 17th, has potential. The morning looks good with a 7-foot north swell at 9 mph cross-off wind. The combined energy is 425 (moderate wave energy). Expect good surf conditions. The afternoon gets bigger but the wind gets stronger too, so it's a trade-off. Tuesday, August 18th, the morning has a solid 7-foot north swell and a stiff 22 mph offshore wind. That's a lot of wind, but it's offshore, so it will be clean for the experienced crew. The energy is huge at 643 (strong to very strong wave energy). This one is for advanced surfers only.

All in all, the best bets are the mornings of Wednesday, August 12th, and Saturday, August 15th. The swell is well over 5 feet, so it's not for beginners, but the winds are right. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff for the 17th and 18th, but it's still a way off.

Rusty.

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