Dar Bouazza (La Bobine) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at Dar Bouazza (La Bobine) for the next couple of weeks, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch. The forecast is pretty grim for the most part.

We’re kicking off on Sunday, 9 August, and honestly, don’t get your hopes up. The swell is small, only about 3ft from the NNW, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. That’s just windswell, and with a cross-onshore breeze it’s going to be choppy and messy. The combined energy is weak (87). It’s basically a write-off for a paddle.

This pattern hangs around for days. From Sunday all the way through to Wednesday, 13 August, we’re stuck with that same story: tiny swell, short period, and cross-onshore winds. It’s poor. The wave energy stays in the low double digits, peaking at a measly 127 on Wednesday afternoon. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

We finally see a glimmer of hope on the morning of Friday, 14 August. The swell bumps up a little to 4ft from the NNW, the period stretches to 7 seconds, and the wind turns onshore. The energy jumps to 236, which is starting to look more interesting. The forecast calls it "marginal," but it’s the best we’ve seen. That morning might be worth a look, though it’s still a bit short-period and the wind is not ideal for perfect lines.

Saturday morning, 15 August, is similar, with 4ft NNW swell, a 7-second period, and a light cross-onshore breeze. Energy is 234. Again, it’s "marginal" – maybe a few fun ones if you’re not too fussy about perfection.

The next real shift comes on Tuesday, 18 August. The swell holds at 4ft from the NNW, but the period finally stretches to 9 seconds, giving it a bit more push. The energy is up to 208 in the morning. The wind goes cross-shore, which is better than what we’ve had. The forecast still calls it "marginal," but this is probably the standout of the whole outlook. The slightly longer period means the waves might have a bit more shape, especially for a point break like La Bobine. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the best shot for a decent session.

After that, it flatlines again. The swell drops off, and by the time we get to 21 August, we’re looking at tiny 1ft to 2ft waves with long periods (10-11 seconds) but no real energy (67-110). The wind stays cross-onshore. It’s a total gap in quality surf for the rest of the window.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th offer marginal, choppy waves. The only real standout is Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, with a slightly longer period swell and cross-shore wind. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best you’re going to get. After that, don’t bother.

Rusty.

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