Pointe d'Imessouane Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ over the next couple weeks at Pointe d'Imessouane. This is a classic Moroccan point break, exposed to the northwest swell, and it’s a consistent spot that usually handles a lot of size. The water’s sittin’ at a pretty normal 69°F for this time of year, so nothin’ unusual there.

Alright, let’s be straight with you right now. The first week is a bit of a mixed bag, and there’s definitely a few days that are just frustrating. For the first few days, from Saturday the 18th through to Tuesday the 22nd, we’re lookin’ at a lot of lumpy, cross-shore wind. The swell is mostly in the 5ft to 8ft range, but the period is a short, weak 7 seconds, so the waves are gonna be pretty crumbly and hard to ride. The energy is moderate, around 253 to 553 (combined energy), but the wind is just messin’ it up. I wouldn’t paddle out right now.

We finally get a bit of a breather on the morning of Thursday the 23rd. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – and the swell is 6ft from the NNW with a slightly better 8-second period. The energy is a solid 408 (moderate). It’s not the biggest day, but that glassy surface will make it super clean. This is a good window for a session, but it’s not the main event.

Now, for the real standout. Saturday the 25th morning is lookin’ promising. The wind is light and cross-offshore, cleanin’ the waves right up. The swell is 6ft from the NNW, period 8 seconds, and the energy is 441 (moderate). It’s a good, solid, clean point break day.

But the absolute best of the week is Sunday the 26th. The morning sees a 7ft swell from the NNW, 8-second period, and the energy is strong at 629 (moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, keepin’ it clean. This is a rippin’ morning session. The afternoon, though, the swell jumps to 10ft with a strong breeze from the N, and the energy goes through the roof at 1029 (strong). That’s a massive, powerful wave. At 10ft, this is strictly for experts only. It’s clean, but it’s a beast.

Lookin’ into the second week, things get a bit messy again. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th hold a lot of size, 8ft to 12ft, but the wind is strong and cross-offshore, which can make it a challenge. The energy is huge, between 955 and 1638, so there’s plenty of power, but it’s a commitment. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th still have a solid 8ft to 10ft swell, but the wind turns more cross-shore, putting a bit of chop on the face. By Friday the 31st and into August 1st and 2nd, the swell fades away to 4ft-5ft with weak energy, and the wind is all over the place. The run goes flat after that.

So, to sum it up: the best window is the weekend of the 26th and 27th of July. The absolute standout is Sunday the 26th morning, with that 7ft clean cross-offshore swell. Just be mindful of the size jump in the afternoon if you’re not an expert. Saturday the 25th morning is a solid runner-up.

Rusty.

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