Lalafatna surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 08 May 2026 +01
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Lalafatna surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lalafatna sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lalafatna this week:

The surf forecast for Lalafatna over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lalafatna in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
3
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
7
1.6
WSW
6
1.8
WNW
8
2.5
W
12
2.4
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.8
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.5
N
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
42
151
448
2000
1267
886
690
784
554
411
429
477
454
313
229
98
62
43
38
41
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
25
SW
40
SW
30
SW
35
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
W
10
SW
5
WNW
15
NNW
15
NE
10
NE
25
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNW
15
N
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:56AM1.88m
7:21PM2.04m
8:04AM1.82m
8:31PM2.02m
9:21AM1.85m
9:42PM2.08m
10:30AM1.97m
10:44PM2.21m
11:26AM2.16m
11:38PM2.38m
12:14PM2.36m
00:27AM2.55m
12:58PM2.56m
1:15AM2.70m
Low Tide
12:48PM0.92m
1:46AM0.90m
1:56PM0.98m
3:01AM0.89m
3:15PM0.97m
4:12AM0.78m
4:26PM0.87m
5:09AM0.61m
5:24PM0.70m
5:57AM0.42m
6:15PM0.50m
6:42AM0.25m
7:02PM0.30m
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
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8:22
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:25
8:27
Temp °C
16
17
17
17
18
17
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
17
18
18
18
17
18
18
15
12
11
11
13
13
14
17
18
16
16
19
17
15
15
15
14
16
16
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
9
1.8
WNW
8
0.1
N
11
2.4
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.8
NW
8
0.8
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
Energy kJ
57
42
16
448
2
1267
886
690
784
554
411
429
477
454
313
229
77
62
43
38
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
NNW
14
0.5
NNW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.5
NW
14
1.1
NW
12
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
NNW
10
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
9
Energy kJ
25
18
38
68
37
96
117
39
92
353
190
143
91
53
98
59
36
35
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
NNW
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.3
NNW
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
10
23
9
2
2
29
3
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
1.6
WSW
6
1.1
SW
6
2.5
W
12
Energy kJ
4
151
67
2000
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
583
263
227
550
141
141
499
0
0
499
121
0
502
28
28
711
28
30
734
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Central Morocco
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Morocco
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Lalafatna Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lalafatna provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lalafatna can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lalafatna 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 (Lalafatna) 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 Lalafatna 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Central Morocco? If you are looking for accommodation near Lalafatna, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Central Morocco, consider staying in Safi which is 30 km (19 miles) away. Other places in and around Central Morocco where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Youssoufia which is 78 km (48 miles) away and Sidi Bennour, 79 km (49 miles) away.

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