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Cap Sim surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 +01Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.0° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 20th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Sim over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | |
690 | 514 | 311 | 377 | 442 | 316 | 342 | 331 | 580 | 988 | 1352 | 869 | 593 | 396 | 423 | 512 | 553 | 524 | 515 | 369 | 445 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | |
High Tide | 3:31AM2.86m | 3:51PM2.97m | 4:21AM2.75m | 4:40PM2.89m | 5:15AM2.58m | 5:34PM2.76m | 6:13AM2.39m | 6:34PM2.62m | 7:18AM2.23m | 7:40PM2.48m | 8:29AM2.13m | 8:51PM2.39m | 9:42AM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM-0.03m | 9:33AM0.10m | 10:04PM0.01m | 10:20AM0.22m | 10:57PM0.12m | 11:11AM0.38m | 11:55PM0.28m | 12:07PM0.55m | 1:00AM0.45m | 1:11PM0.71m | 2:12AM0.58m | 2:25PM0.81m | 3:27AM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 |
 | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | 8:34 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 33 | 28 |
11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | NW 17 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 7 | 12 | 112 | 238 | 286 | 236 | 224 | 159 | 580 | 988 | 1352 | 869 | 593 | 396 | 423 | 512 | 553 | 524 | 515 | 369 | 445 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 15 | NW 10 | N 6 | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 120 | 73 | — | — | — | 9 | 12 | 14 | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 18 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 115 | 137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | NNE 8 | — |
| kJ | 690 | 514 | 311 | 377 | 442 | 316 | 342 | 331 | 163 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 666 | 92 | 131 | 684 | 61 | 85 | 631 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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.
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