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Essaouira Surf Forecast
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Essaouira surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 06 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
17.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Friday (May 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Essaouira in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 8th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 10th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 10th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Essaouira over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the S by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 6 | N 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 14 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | |
64 | 74 | 176 | 149 | 149 | 116 | 61 | 42 | 38 | 314 | 244 | 339 | 759 | 659 | 713 | 416 | 235 | 494 | 494 | 314 | 297 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 5:15AM2.20m | 5:31PM2.33m | 5:57AM2.06m | 6:18PM2.20m | 6:50AM1.94m | 7:16PM2.11m | 7:59AM1.88m | 8:26PM2.09m | 9:16AM1.92m | 9:37PM2.15m | 10:24AM2.05m | 10:39PM2.28m | 11:20AM2.24m | 11:32PM2.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:09AM0.71m | 11:45PM0.72m | 11:51AM0.83m | 00:36AM0.86m | 12:43PM0.95m | 1:40AM0.94m | 1:51PM1.02m | 2:56AM0.92m | 3:10PM1.01m | 4:06AM0.81m | 4:21PM0.90m | 5:03AM0.64m | 5:19PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 5 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 42 | 47 | 12 | 149 | 5 | 116 | 61 | 42 | 16 | 314 | 244 | 339 | 759 | 659 | 713 | 416 | 235 | 494 | 494 | 314 | 297 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | NW 10 | WNW 15 | NNW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | WNW 7 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 34 | 57 | 183 | 35 | 59 | — | — | 216 | — | — | 29 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | W 16 | NW 10 | WNW 14 | — | — | NNW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 38 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | — | — | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 64 | 74 | 176 | — | 149 | — | — | 3 | 17 | — | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 705 | 110 | 22 | 441 | 0 | 21 | 444 | 21 | 149 | 445 | 21 | 21 | 444 | 21 | 21 | 441 | 0 | 83 | 494 | 81 |
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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.
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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