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Essaouira Surf Forecast
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Essaouira surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 +01Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.2° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Essaouira in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Essaouira over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNE on Sat morning, strong winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | |
280 | 468 | 551 | 464 | 510 | 300 | 167 | 243 | 285 | 258 | 228 | 254 | 261 | 614 | 946 | 570 | 440 | 308 | 273 | 311 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:20PM2.95m | 2:43AM2.93m | 3:05PM3.00m | 3:32AM2.88m | 3:52PM2.98m | 4:22AM2.76m | 4:41PM2.90m | 5:16AM2.59m | 5:35PM2.78m | 6:14AM2.40m | 6:35PM2.63m | 7:19AM2.24m | 7:41PM2.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:28PM0.02m | 8:48AM0.04m | 9:15PM-0.03m | 9:34AM0.10m | 10:05PM0.01m | 10:21AM0.22m | 10:58PM0.13m | 11:12AM0.38m | 11:56PM0.29m | 12:08PM0.56m | 1:01AM0.46m | 1:12PM0.71m | 2:13AM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:31 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 32 |
14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | — | NNW 10 | — | — | NW 17 | NNW 7 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 6 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 280 | — | 551 | — | — | 12 | 167 | 203 | 205 | 144 | 137 | 115 | 101 | 614 | 946 | 570 | 440 | 308 | 273 | 311 | 265 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | 135 | — | — | — | — | — | 110 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 122 | 290 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 261 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 8 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NE 4 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | 468 | — | 464 | 510 | 300 | 20 | 243 | 285 | 258 | 228 | 254 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 688 | 110 | 96 | 619 | 110 | 81 | 688 | 80 | 105 | 611 | 80 | 0 | 441 | 0 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
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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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