Surf Forecasts:
Dracula surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with 512 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dracula in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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+) | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dracula over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up, because the next couple of weeks here at Dracula are a mixed bag of promise and frustration. This is a reef break that's a proper advanced wave, and it's very consistent, so it's not a spot for the faint of heart. The water temperature is sitting at 71°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The best period is definitely the first week, but even then you have to pick your windows. Wednesday morning the 12th will see some small waves around 4 ft from the NNW with a weak period of 6 seconds and low energy (147). The wind is glassy though, which is a huge plus. It's surfable, but it's not going to blow your mind. Thursday morning the 13th is a better call with the glassy offshore wind from the N, and the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the NNW, still short period but the energy is a bit better (240). Glassy conditions on a reef with a bit of shape can be a lot of fun.
The real standout for the whole outlook is Monday morning the 17th of August. The wind will be glassy from the WNW, with a 5 ft swell from the NNW, but the period jumps to 9 seconds, which is a groundswell. The energy is moderate (302) and the forecast is for good surf conditions. That's a real winner. Then Tuesday morning the 18th is also a beauty – dead calm, glassy, with a 4 ft, 9-second swell from the NNW (268). That's two mornings in a row of clean, lined-up waves on the reef. If you can get out there, that's the best of the whole run.
Now, after that, the outlook gets a bit sketchy. The afternoons are consistently blown out with cross and cross-onshore winds, so don't bother with those. There's a long gap of poor surf conditions from the 19th right through the 22nd. The swell drops to 3 ft on the 20th, and the wind is howling, making it a messy affair.
Looking further out, the second week has one more promising window. Sunday morning the 23rd of August shows a 6 ft, 10-second groundswell from the NNW with moderate energy (827), but the wind is a light cross-shore, so it's not perfect. The forecast says it's marginal. Then Monday morning the 24th and Tuesday morning the 25th both have glassy conditions with 5 ft swells from the NNW. Those are solid, clean waves. The 27th also has a glassy morning with a 5 ft, 9-second swell. But as always, the afternoons turn to crap.
Look, if you're an advanced surfer and you can time your sessions, the early mornings around the 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th are your best bets. The 17th Monday morning is the true standout – glassy, 5 ft, and a proper 9-second groundswell. That's the one to aim for.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
107 | 121 | 220 | 137 | 145 | 163 | 200 | 187 | 265 | 288 | 411 | 464 | 306 | 366 | 333 | 301 | 359 | 307 | 266 | 266 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:27PM3.03m | 2:55AM2.79m | 3:10PM3.12m | 3:36AM2.81m | 3:51PM3.11m | 4:16AM2.78m | 4:30PM3.01m | 4:53AM2.68m | 5:09PM2.82m | 5:31AM2.54m | 5:48PM2.57m | 6:09AM2.37m | 6:28PM2.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:44PM-0.04m | 8:52AM0.08m | 9:26PM-0.09m | 9:32AM0.06m | 10:04PM-0.04m | 10:11AM0.10m | 10:42PM0.08m | 10:49AM0.22m | 11:17PM0.25m | 11:28AM0.38m | 11:53PM0.46m | 12:08PM0.58m | 00:31AM0.68m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
107 | 37 | 220 | 137 | 81 | 163 | 54 | 88 | 265 | 288 | 120 | 464 | 306 | 1 | 333 | 301 | 359 | 307 | 266 | 266 | 202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 12 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | W 8 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 8 |
25 | 14 | 55 | 83 | 10 | 79 | 20 | 5 | 87 | 67 | — | — | 45 | — | 64 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | — | NW 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — |
15 | — | 23 | 20 | 10 | — | 33 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | 121 | — | — | 145 | — | 200 | 187 | — | — | 411 | — | — | 366 | — | — | 101 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 707 | 15 | 0 | 707 | 12 | 13 | 428 | 13 | 22 | 621 | 0 | 13 | 621 | 0 | 0 | 379 | 0 | 0 | 379 | 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.











