Essaouira Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.56° N 9.73° W

Essaouira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Essaouira sea temperature is
17.6°C
3.8° 

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


Essaouira surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 899 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 24th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 27th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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3
0
1
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NNW
10
0.6
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
12
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.9
NW
18
1.1
NW
16
1.5
NW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
224
208
178
164
207
163
127
116
182
167
458
561
577
394
287
244
232
147
522
653
899
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
WSW
10
NE
5
SW
10
NW
15
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
15
NE
15
NNE
25
N
15
NE
15
NE
25
N
15
NE
20
NNE
25
N
25
NE
10
N
10
NW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:05AM1.90m
11:01PM1.82m
11:23AM2.05m
11:59PM2.00m
12:12PM2.26m
00:40AM2.20m
12:50PM2.47m
1:13AM2.40m
1:23PM2.67m
1:45AM2.58m
1:56PM2.83m
2:17AM2.74m
2:28PM2.94m
2:49AM2.85m
Low Tide
4:43PM1.06m
5:00AM1.08m
5:50PM0.89m
5:57AM0.90m
6:31PM0.69m
6:37AM0.70m
7:05PM0.49m
7:11AM0.50m
7:36PM0.30m
7:43AM0.33m
8:07PM0.14m
8:16AM0.19m
8:38PM0.04m
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Feels °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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