
Surf Forecasts:
Dracula surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,040 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dracula over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the only wave in town for this outlook, and it's a tricky one.
Alright, so the whole run down is focused on one spot, Dracula. And I gotta be straight with you – for the next two weeks, we’re looking at a frustrating stretch. This is a powerful reef setup, very consistent, but the conditions are going to fight us almost every step of the way. The first proper window doesn’t even open up until the 15th, and even then, it’s a tease.
Let’s start with the early part. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th? Forget it. We’ve got a weak, short-period swell (137 to 215 combined energy) coming from the NNW and NW, but the wind is all wrong – cross-off and cross-on, keeping the surf messy. It’s not worth paddling out.
Tuesday the 15th morning gives us a little glimmer. The swell drops to 2ft from the NW at 11 seconds, but the wind goes glassy. It’s surfable, but "very ordinary" – the kind of session where you’re just happy to be out. The energy is weak at 160, so don't expect much push.
Then things get heavy but ugly. From Wednesday the 16th through Thursday the 17th, the swell jumps up. We’re talking 8ft on Wednesday afternoon with a massive 640 combined energy, but it’s a 7-second period, which is junk, and the wind is a strong cross-shore at 25 mph. Thursday is similar – 7ft to 8ft, 599 to 881 energy, but the period is still short (8 seconds) and the wind is howling. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days.
We finally get a solid look at the standout window. Saturday the 19th morning is the one to circle. The swell sits at a solid 5ft from the NNW with a 10-second period, producing 583 combined energy. But the real story is the wind: glassy, from the WSW. That’s offshore for Dracula, which is a major positive. This is the best chance for clean, hollow waves on this reef. Expect very good surf conditions, but remember, this spot can be crowded.
Sunday the 20th morning is another decent option, with a cleaner 3ft swell from the NNW but a very long 14-second period (498 energy) and a light cross-off wind. That long period will make it break a bit straight on the reef, but it’ll be clean.
The second week is a mixed bag of near-misses. We get occasional glassy mornings – like the 23rd, 24th, and 25th – with knee-to-waist high swell (4ft to 4ft, 245 to 458 energy). The period is decent (10-12 seconds), but the wind tends to turn cross-on or cross-shore in the afternoons. The Saturday the 26th morning has a clean 5ft, but again, the period is a short 7 seconds, making it a bit of a bumpy ride.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report.
So, the takeaway? The window is tight. The standout is definitely Saturday the 19th morning for Dracula – that glassy offshore wind with a solid 5ft NNW swell is your best bet. After that, you’re picking through the scraps. Keep your expectations low for the rest of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Sun morning, min 30°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the N by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
114 | 94 | 69 | 138 | 175 | 158 | 119 | 75 | 200 | 126 | 640 | 431 | 585 | 842 | 554 | 416 | 527 | 563 | 462 | 359 | 336 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:00PM2.91m | 4:18AM2.73m | 4:34PM2.72m | 4:51AM2.59m | 5:09PM2.48m | 5:25AM2.41m | 5:46PM2.24m | 6:02AM2.21m | 6:29PM2.00m | 6:51AM2.02m | 7:31PM1.80m | 8:08AM1.87m | 9:15PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43AM0.09m | 10:05PM0.12m | 10:17AM0.20m | 10:36PM0.29m | 10:52AM0.36m | 11:08PM0.49m | 11:29AM0.55m | 11:42PM0.70m | 12:10PM0.77m | 00:23AM0.92m | 1:07PM0.97m | 1:25AM1.10m | 2:44PM1.10m | 3:18AM1.17m | |||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 37 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
114 | 94 | 69 | 51 | 175 | 158 | 119 | 42 | 44 | 44 | — | 40 | 7 | 39 | 554 | 416 | 527 | 563 | 462 | 359 | 336 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | S 4 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 | — | WNW 10 | NW 13 | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 20 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 |
17 | 8 | 54 | 138 | 40 | 23 | 33 | 75 | 16 | 22 | — | 21 | 7 | — | 108 | 116 | 127 | 15 | 121 | 229 | 283 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 13 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 |
6 | 21 | 20 | 15 | — | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | NW 9 | — |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 200 | 126 | 640 | 431 | 585 | 842 | — | — | 196 | — | — | 101 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 55 | 0 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 13 | 49 | 428 | 13 | 13 | 198 | 13 | 13 | 475 | 0 | 0 | 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.










