Essaouira Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.56° N 9.73° W

Essaouira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Essaouira sea temperature is
18.6°C
2.1° 

Essaouira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Essaouira surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,888 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Essaouira this week:

The surf forecast for Essaouira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Essaouira in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 28th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 28th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Essaouira over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon morning).

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NW
13
0.9
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12
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12
1.2
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1.5
NW
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1.5
NNW
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1.1
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1.1
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1.2
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1.1
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1.3
NW
14
1.2
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1.3
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
331
212
178
451
624
527
464
553
933
812
503
411
459
503
473
324
341
656
409
667
Wind (km/h)
35
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SSW
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NNW
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N
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NNE
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High Tide
11:56PM2.18m
12:05PM2.42m
00:33AM2.40m
12:43PM2.61m
1:09AM2.60m
1:20PM2.78m
1:44AM2.78m
1:58PM2.90m
2:20AM2.90m
2:37PM2.95m
2:58AM2.96m
3:18PM2.93m
3:38AM2.95m
Low Tide
5:44PM0.71m
5:53AM0.75m
6:21PM0.50m
6:32AM0.55m
6:56PM0.30m
7:09AM0.35m
7:31PM0.14m
7:46AM0.19m
8:06PM0.04m
8:24AM0.06m
8:44PM0.00m
9:04AM0.01m
9:22PM0.05m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Essaouira Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Essaouira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Essaouira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Essaouira 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 (Essaouira) 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 Essaouira 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.

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