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Essaouira Surf Forecast
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Essaouira surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 21 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
15.7° C
(Which is 2.9°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 Thursday (May 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
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 31°C on Sat night, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | |
635 | 440 | 308 | 303 | 418 | 334 | 372 | 359 | 258 | 196 | 246 | 208 | 138 | 135 | 188 | 284 | 400 | 535 | 421 | 268 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 6:35PM2.63m | 7:19AM2.24m | 7:41PM2.50m | 8:30AM2.14m | 8:52PM2.40m | 9:42AM2.13m | 10:01PM2.37m | 10:47AM2.19m | 11:03PM2.37m | 11:41AM2.29m | 11:56PM2.39m | 12:26PM2.39m | 00:42AM2.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:08PM0.56m | 1:01AM0.46m | 1:12PM0.71m | 2:13AM0.58m | 2:26PM0.82m | 3:27AM0.64m | 3:42PM0.84m | 4:34AM0.64m | 4:50PM0.79m | 5:28AM0.60m | 5:46PM0.71m | 6:12AM0.56m | 6:33PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
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Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
23 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 635 | 440 | 308 | 303 | 418 | 334 | 372 | 359 | 258 | 196 | 246 | 208 | 138 | 135 | 95 | 284 | 400 | 535 | 421 | 268 | 169 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 18 | NW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 5 | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 188 | 86 | 69 | — | — | 12 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | NNE 7 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 20 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 22 | 0 | 110 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 81 | 22 | 105 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 83 | 21 | 493 | 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.
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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