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Essaouira surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 +01
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Essaouira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Essaouira sea temperature is
17.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Essaouira this week:

The surf forecast for Essaouira over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Essaouira in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 8th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Essaouira over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tue
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NNW
2.1
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.9
NNW
1
NNW
1.1
NNW
1
NNW
1
N
0.6
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.2
NNW
1.5
NW
1.5
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.7
WNW
Period(s) (?)101010109888891512111013131211111013
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1300884500394257107128171151151134503422304780769473309326281862
Wind
(km/h)
40
NNE
35
NE
30
ENE
35
NE
30
ENE
20
ENE
0
N
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
15
NE
5
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
45
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:08PM
2.61
5:24AM
2.90
5:52PM
2.48
6:08AM
2.72
6:38PM
2.33
6:54AM
2.51
7:26PM
2.19
7:43AM
2.29
8:20PM
2.07
8:42AM
2.10
9:24PM
2.00
9:52AM
1.98
10:35PM
2.00
11:07AM
1.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:02PM
0.29
11:41AM
0.24
11:44PM
0.44
12:24PM
0.41
12:29AM
0.60
1:09PM
0.60
1:18AM
0.77
1:58PM
0.77
2:16AM
0.92
2:56PM
0.90
3:29AM
1.01
4:05PM
0.97
4:49AM
1.00
Tue
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Sunrise--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:38
Sunset6:50--6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:54--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------3
Temp. °C151313141316171615171416181616171516171617
Feels °C (?)6445512151210118912111212101212128
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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 12 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.

Essaouira is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Essaouira. If you plan a holiday in Central Morocco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Essaouira. Essaouira has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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