
Surf Forecasts:
Dracula surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 816 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 7s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. 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) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dracula over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight. For the next 16 days, Dracula is the only spot on the menu. It’s a reef break, exposed to the west, and it’s a consistent wave for advanced surfers only. There’s a long wait at the start for anything worthwhile.
The beginning of the period, from Friday morning the 17th through to the middle of the next week, is pretty grim. The swell is small, around 5 ft to 8 ft, but the wind is a problem. Most afternoons are blown out by a fresh cross-shore from the NNW, 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy. The mornings are a little better, but still crossed up or light cross-onshore. The combined wave energy during this stretch is moderate, mostly between 240 and 550 (like 240 to 547), but the quality just isn’t there. The water temperature is 69°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
Sunday morning the 19th and Wednesday morning the 22nd offer brief glimmers of hope. Sunday morning is glassy with a 6 ft, 7-second swell from the NNW, and the energy is moderate (330). Wednesday morning is dead calm, glassy, with a 7 ft, 8-second NNW swell, and energy picking up to 477. Those are the only clean windows in the first week, but the swell is short period, so it’s more about small, crumbly waves than proper power.
The real standout—and I mean the only one worth setting an alarm for—is Monday the 27th. That morning is glassy, with a solid 10 ft swell from the NNW, period stretching to 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a massive 1479. That’s strong, powerful surf. It’s too big for beginners, this is strictly for the experienced crew. Wind is calm, glassy conditions. The swell direction is NNW, which works well here as the optimum is from the west, so it’s a good angle. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so expect company.
Tuesday the 28th morning is also a highlight, with another glassy session, 0 wind, 8 ft from the NNW, 9-second period, and energy at 1288. That’s still excellent for experts, but a touch smaller than Monday. Monday morning is the best of the whole run.
After that, the surf drops back to smaller, wind-affected conditions through the end of July and into August 1st. The 31st of July morning might be glassy with a 5 ft, 6-second swell, but it’s short period and weak (269 energy). The 1st of August afternoon has a 7 ft, 7-second swell from the NNW, but it’s cross-onshore, so it’s not clean.
To sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off thanks to the wind. The second week has two standout mornings for advanced surfers: Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th. After that, it fades again. If you’re an experienced surfer, aim for Monday the 27th morning—that’s the one.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
225 | 268 | 345 | 225 | 385 | 403 | 328 | 529 | 481 | 438 | 512 | 509 | 294 | 355 | 495 | 477 | 397 | 464 | 339 | 302 | 365 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | 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 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 7 |
225 | 14 | 91 | 6 | 1 | 403 | 328 | 9 | 481 | 109 | — | 509 | 5 | 5 | 495 | 477 | 25 | 464 | 339 | 8 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 9 |
15 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
— | 268 | 345 | 225 | 385 | — | — | 529 | — | 438 | 512 | — | 294 | 355 | — | — | 397 | — | — | 302 | 365 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 648 | 0 | 13 | 621 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 648 | 0 | 13 | 721 | 0 | 0 | 721 | 0 | 55 | 721 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Central Morocco | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Morocco | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










