
Surf Forecasts:
Essaouira surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,095 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Essaouira over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 16 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
494 | 407 | 669 | 528 | 915 | 932 | 849 | 1014 | 929 | 748 | 492 | 357 | 268 | 129 | 331 | 353 | 376 | 614 | 1034 | 880 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:58AM2.96m | 3:18PM2.93m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:44PM0.00m | 9:04AM0.01m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 13 |
494 | 303 | 669 | 528 | 915 | 932 | 849 | 1014 | 929 | 748 | 492 | 357 | 268 | 129 | 331 | 353 | 302 | 614 | 1034 | 880 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | NW 16 | WNW 14 | NW 20 | NW 18 | NW 16 | WNW 11 | — | NW 16 |
— | 407 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | 73 | 15 | 82 | 376 | 256 | — | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 26 | 33 | 25 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 96 | 22 | 22 | 81 | 22 | 22 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 |
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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.










