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Cape Boujdour surfForecast / Coast / Western Sahara
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Cape Boujdour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Boujdour sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Boujdour this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Boujdour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Boujdour in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 14th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Boujdour over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 299 | 661 | 1064 | 1271 | 960 | 559 | 1811 | 1248 | 977 | 241 | 625 | 464 | 167 | 344 | 276 | 257 | 154 | 67 | 114 | 56 | 48 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 10:54PM 1.63 | 11:33AM 1.62 | 11:44PM 1.79 | 12:12PM 1.77 | 12:23AM 1.94 | 12:48PM 1.92 | 1:01AM 2.06 | 1:23PM 2.03 | 1:38AM 2.14 | 1:58PM 2.12 | 2:16AM 2.17 | 2:35PM 2.15 | 2:54AM 2.14 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:41PM 0.82 | 5:17AM 0.65 | 5:29PM 0.67 | 5:58AM 0.51 | 6:09PM 0.52 | 6:35AM 0.38 | 6:47PM 0.39 | 7:11AM 0.28 | 7:24PM 0.28 | 7:46AM 0.22 | 8:01PM 0.22 | 8:21AM 0.21 | 8:40PM 0.22 | 8:58AM 0.26 | |||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | ||
| Sunset | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 27 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 23 | ||
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Information about the Cape Boujdour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape Boujdour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Boujdour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Boujdour 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 (Cape Boujdour) 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 Cape Boujdour 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Western-Sahara - Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Cape Boujdour, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Western-Sahara - Coast, consider staying in El Aaiun which is 172 km (107 miles) away.












