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Essaouira surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 +01
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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
16.5° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Essaouira this week:

The surf forecast for Essaouira over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Essaouira in the next 12 days are 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 10PM. 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+) 4PM (Wed 28th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 28th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 28th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Essaouira over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
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0
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2
2
2
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WNW
4
WNW
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
NW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
NW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2
WNW
1.3
NW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)161617171615142117161615141413181513131414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8329785714800110107446461231225007822250264390361529812378142298549693576415847294183
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
NW
10
NE
10
ENE
20
N
15
NE
25
NE
30
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
20
SSW
45
SSW
25
WNW
10
W
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrossglassoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscrossoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:39AM
2.18
11:19PM
2.29
12:00PM
2.28
12:29AM
2.49
1:05PM
2.45
1:26AM
2.72
1:57PM
2.61
2:14AM
2.92
2:43PM
2.73
2:59AM
3.06
3:25PM
2.79
3:40AM
3.12
4:05PM
2.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:53PM
0.76
5:42AM
0.66
6:10PM
0.64
6:51AM
0.45
7:09PM
0.47
7:46AM
0.23
7:59PM
0.30
8:33AM
0.07
8:42PM
0.18
9:16AM
-0.02
9:22PM
0.11
9:55AM
-0.03
10:00PM
0.12
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise8:33--8:33--8:33--8:32--8:32--8:30--8:30--
Sunset-7:08--7:09--7:10--7:12--7:13--7:13--7:14-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181717181817202018192017181716161616151515
Feels °C (?)13131518171617171715151315151581113111114
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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 12 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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