Pointe d'Imessouane Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Rightio, grab a coffee and let’s have a proper look at what’s brewing for Pointe d’Imessouane over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the good news is that this point is consistently exposed to the NW swell, and the optimum direction is NW, so the bones are good. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice.

The first real window that gets me excited is Friday morning, the 7th of August. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the NNW, period a short 7 seconds, but the wind is glassy – 3 mph from the W. That’s rare glass. The combined energy is moderate (371), and the wave comment is “expect good surf conditions.” For a point break, that short period means it won’t be too straight, and with glass, it’ll be smooth. That’s your standout for the early part of the forecast. Crowds are rare here, so you might have it quiet.

Now, the rest of the first week is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday morning, the 8th, has a similar 6ft swell but the wind is cross from the NNW at 3 mph, making it “light cross-shore with small crossing wind ripples.” It’s surfable but not as clean. By Saturday afternoon, the wind picks up to 16 mph cross, and it gets lumpy. Sunday the 9th is similar – morning is okay with a 7ft swell and light cross wind, but the afternoon turns into a messy 8ft with strong cross wind. That’s too big for beginners and the chop will be rough.

Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 13th drops off in size – 4ft to 5ft – and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, keeping the quality marginal. The periods stay short (6-7 seconds), so not much energy coming through. The combined energy drops to the low 200s. It’s a bit of a flat spell, honestly.

Then, a proper standout appears on Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. Glassy again, with a 5ft swell from the NNW, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s a smaller wave but perfect for a longboard or a fun mid-length. That morning is your best bet mid-week.

The second week starts to pick up again. Friday morning, the 21st of August – this one has potential. The swell jumps to 7ft from the NNW, period 7 seconds, but the wind is glassy, 3 mph from the W. The combined energy is strong (518) and the wave comment is “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a big swell for a point, but it’s a point, so it should handle it. Keep in mind, 7ft is getting into expert territory, so it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Then Saturday morning, the 22nd of August, is another beauty. Glassy again, 6ft from the NNW, period 9 seconds, combined energy 548, and the wave comment is “expect very good surf conditions.” That 9-second period is a touch longer, giving the waves a bit more shape and energy. The water will still be warm.

For the rest of the second week, the afternoons get messy with cross winds, but the mornings are consistently the best bet. The 20th of August morning has a tiny 1ft swell, so that’s a skip.

So, if you’re picking your windows: Friday morning, 7th August and Friday morning, 21st August are the true standouts. The 7th is more reliable (closer in), while the 21st is a long-range promise – exciting but less certain. The 22nd Saturday morning is also a cracker. Crowds are rare, so you’ll likely have the place to yourself.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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