Surf Forecasts:
Dracula surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, NNW swell with 835 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dracula over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Dracula’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
First up, water temps are sitting at 71°, which is bang on average for this time of year – feels like home. Dracula’s a reef break, exposed to the west swell, and it’s a very consistent wave for the advanced crew. It can get crowded sometimes, so keep that in mind.
Right now, and for the first few days, we’re in a bit of a holding pattern. The surf is small and the wind is a problem. Thursday morning (20th August) you’ve got a weak 3 ft swell from the NNW with a short 8-second period, and bumpy cross-shore wind. The combined energy is weak (137). Not worth paddling out for. That afternoon, the wind cranks up onshore and it’s ugly. Friday and Saturday are much the same story – some swell building but always with that cross-onshore wind messing it up. The energy starts to pick up a bit on Friday morning (230), but the conditions are marginal at best.
Sunday (23rd) is a tease. The morning swell is small (4 ft) but the period jumps to 10 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The cross-on wind is still there though, so it’s a shrug. The afternoon sees a 14-second period groundswell but only 2 ft – that’s a long, weak pulse that’s better for a point break than a beach setup.
Monday (24th) is where things get interesting. The morning has a 5 ft swell from the NNW with an 11-second period, and the wind is light and cross-shore. The energy is solid (556). This is the first real window of clean, rideable waves. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a rough week.
Tuesday through Thursday (25th-27th) are a write-off again – wind onshore or bumpy cross-shore, and the swell is messy. The energy is there on Thursday afternoon (664), but it’s a lumpy, choppy mess.
Now, hold on to your board. Friday 28th August morning is the first real standout. The wind swings light and cross-offshore, cleaning up a solid 7 ft groundswell from the NNW with an 8-second period. Energy is pumping (575). This is a proper session for the advanced crew. It’s going to be clean, critical, and powerful. The afternoon gets blown out, so get your dawn patrol in.
Saturday 29th August morning is even better. Glassy conditions, 7 ft of clean swell, same 8-second period. The energy is strong (597). This is the pick of the bunch. If you can handle the size, it’s going to be a dream.
Sunday 30th is glassy again in the morning with a 7 ft swell, but it’s a bit cloudy. Still, that’s a top-tier session. The energy is very strong (682).
Monday 31st is still good size (7 ft) but the wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not as clean as the weekend. It’s a solid option for the experienced.
The first week of September keeps the swell going. Thursday 3rd September morning is another glassy, clean morning with a 6 ft swell and strong energy (516). Friday 4th September morning is also glassy with a 7 ft swell – very strong energy (707). That’s a fantastic way to end the forecast period.
Bottom line: the first week is a frustrating mix of decent swell and bad wind, except for Monday morning (24th). The real gold is the last three days of August and the first few days of September – mornings are the key. The standout sessions are the Saturday and Sunday (29th-30th August) mornings, and the Friday morning (4th September) is a close second. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 15 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
113 | 123 | 189 | 204 | 374 | 257 | 167 | 197 | 373 | 210 | 355 | 835 | 582 | 415 | 490 | 307 | 151 | 181 | 79 | 361 | 312 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:21PM1.86m | 9:02AM1.90m | 9:56PM1.77m | 10:37AM1.91m | 11:26PM1.84m | 11:51AM2.05m | 00:24AM1.99m | 12:40PM2.23m | 1:06AM2.16m | 1:19PM2.43m | 1:40AM2.33m | 1:52PM2.61m | 2:12AM2.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:56PM0.97m | 2:24AM1.06m | 3:30PM1.07m | 4:03AM1.11m | 5:10PM1.01m | 5:29AM1.01m | 6:14PM0.86m | 6:23AM0.85m | 6:58PM0.68m | 7:03AM0.67m | 7:33PM0.51m | 7:37AM0.50m | 8:05PM0.35m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 15 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 7 |
7 | 25 | 189 | 204 | 6 | 257 | 167 | 91 | 373 | 210 | 355 | 835 | 582 | 415 | 490 | 307 | — | 75 | 79 | — | 312 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | — | NW 9 | W 12 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — |
11 | — | — | 20 | 3 | 4 | 54 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 70 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 5 | N 6 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 10 | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 7 | — |
113 | 123 | 113 | — | 374 | — | — | 197 | — | — | 193 | — | 6 | 50 | 84 | — | 151 | 181 | — | 361 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 621 | 13 | 13 | 621 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0 | 49 | 621 | 0 | 13 | 621 | 13 | 13 | 428 | 13 | 13 | 428 | 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.











