
Surf Forecasts:
Dracula surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 970 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dracula this week:
The surf forecast for Dracula over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dracula in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dracula over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at the only spot on the table for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got one main player on the cards: Dracula. This is a heavy, advanced-only reef break that’s exposed to the west, and it’s very consistent, so it’ll be working for most of the period. But fair warning, the water temp is sitting right around average for the time of year, so it’s not going to feel like a bath or a freezer.
The week starts off a bit of a grind. Friday the 17th through Monday the 21st, we’re looking at mostly cross-shore winds and a short, weak swell. The wave energy is weak to moderate (240 to 590), and the swell period is a short 7 seconds—that’s not going to produce much of a groomed wave. The mornings are the best of a bad lot, with some light breezes, but the surf is still pretty marginal. Honestly, nothing worth paddling out for here.
Then things start to shift. Wednesday the 22nd morning, we get a brief window of glassy conditions. The swell is still only 5ft from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is moderate (427). It’s clean, but the waves are still a bit average. Thursday the 23rd morning is also glassy, with a similar 6ft swell. These are the first real windows of clean surf, but they’re small and the energy is just okay.
Now, the real standouts are in the second week. Sunday the 26th morning is a beauty—glassy, with a 7ft NNW swell. The energy is starting to build (523), and the period is still 8 seconds. It’s a solid, clean session for the experienced crowd. But the absolute best of the bunch looks like Monday the 27th morning. Glassy conditions, a 7ft NNW swell, and the energy is ramping up (618). This is one of the top picks. Then Tuesday the 28th morning is just as good, with a glassy 7ft swell and even more energy (744). The period is getting longer at 9 seconds, so the waves will have more push.
Further out, the swell gets bigger. Wednesday the 29th morning sees 8ft from the NNW, but it’s cross-shore, so it won’t be as clean. The energy is strong (1080), but the wind is a problem. By Saturday the 1st of August morning, we’ve got a gorgeous looking set-up: glassy, a 8ft NNW swell with a period of 10 seconds, and very strong energy (1042). This is a serious session for the experts only—the size and power will be a handful. The afternoons, as usual, get chopped up by the NNW wind, so stick to the dawn patrols.
Overall, the best windows are the mornings of the 26th, 27th, 28th, and the 1st of August. The 27th and 28th are the cleanest, while the 1st of August offers the biggest, most powerful waves. If you’re a beginner, look elsewhere—this is big, gnarly reef territory.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
225 | 350 | 355 | 270 | 408 | 403 | 365 | 543 | 481 | 481 | 621 | 620 | 349 | 404 | 509 | 408 | 337 | 509 | 331 | 302 | 387 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:58PM2.99m | 5:27AM2.58m | 5:43PM2.83m | 6:12AM2.45m | 6:29PM2.62m | 6:58AM2.30m | 7:17PM2.38m | 7:49AM2.16m | 8:11PM2.16m | 8:48AM2.05m | 9:17PM1.99m | 9:58AM2.00m | 10:34PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:37AM0.19m | 11:15PM0.10m | 11:21AM0.30m | 11:59PM0.27m | 12:06PM0.46m | 00:43AM0.46m | 12:54PM0.63m | 1:30AM0.66m | 1:48PM0.80m | 2:24AM0.82m | 2:56PM0.93m | 3:30AM0.94m | 4:16PM0.97m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:42 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | W 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 |
225 | 7 | 94 | 270 | 1 | 403 | 365 | 9 | 481 | 109 | — | 620 | 349 | 5 | 509 | 408 | 25 | 509 | 331 | 71 | 387 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — |
15 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 7 | — |
— | 350 | 355 | — | 408 | — | — | 543 | — | 481 | 621 | — | — | 404 | — | — | 337 | — | — | 302 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 648 | 0 | 55 | 621 | 0 | 13 | 648 | 0 | 22 | 648 | 0 | 13 | 721 | 0 | 0 | 721 | 0 | 0 | 621 | 0 |
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Information about the Dracula Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dracula provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dracula can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dracula 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 (Dracula) 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 Dracula 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.
Dracula is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Agadir. If you plan a holiday in Central Morocco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Agadir. Agadir has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










