Essaouira Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.56° N 9.73° W

Essaouira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Essaouira sea temperature is
17.2°C
3.4° 

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


Essaouira surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,049 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 29th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 29th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 28th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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13
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1.7
WNW
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1.6
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1.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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915
932
849
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748
492
357
273
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390
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489
845
721
632
535
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:38AM2.95m
4:02PM2.82m
4:22AM2.86m
4:50PM2.65m
5:10AM2.72m
5:45PM2.43m
6:07AM2.55m
6:51PM2.22m
7:18AM2.41m
8:13PM2.09m
8:40AM2.34m
9:39PM2.10m
Low Tide
9:22PM0.05m
9:46AM0.04m
10:04PM0.16m
10:33AM0.14m
10:49PM0.34m
11:25AM0.31m
11:41PM0.55m
12:28PM0.50m
00:45AM0.75m
1:48PM0.65m
2:09AM0.87m
3:20PM0.68m
3:40AM0.87m
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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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