Pointe d'Imessouane Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the table for Pointe d'Imessouane over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some late fireworks brewing if you’ve got the patience.

Right now, through the end of July, it’s pretty flat and messy. We’re looking at a stretch from Sunday the 26th through to about Thursday the 30th where the surf is either tiny, blown out, or just not worth paddling out for. There’s a bit of cross-shore wind most days, and the swell is weak and short-period – mostly around 0.7 ft to 5 ft but with terrible quality. You’d be fighting a cross-chop for no reward. That’s a solid 4-5 day gap with nothing to recommend.

The first glimmer of hope shows up on Friday morning the 31st of July. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the NNW, period a short 7 seconds, but the kicker is a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE. That’ll clean things right up. The energy is moderate (244), so there’s a bit of push, but the short period means it’ll be a bit sectiony. Still, it’s the first decent window.

Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August slip back into mediocrity – cross-on winds and poor conditions. Then Monday the 3rd of August morning is a real standout. Glassy conditions, light offshore from the NW, and a solid 6 ft groundswell from the NNW with an 8-second period. The energy jumps to a solid 416 – that’s moderate-strong for this spot. This is the one to circle. It’ll be clean as a whistle and super user-friendly for intermediates. Crowds are rare here according to the guide, so you should have plenty of room.

Tuesday the 4th of August morning is also worth a look. 5 ft from the north, period 7 seconds, light cross-offshore breeze from the north keeping it clean. Energy is 293 – moderate. Another solid session before the wind picks up in the afternoon.

Then we hit another quiet patch from Wednesday the 5th through to Saturday the 8th morning. The swell stays in the 4 ft to 7 ft range, but winds are mostly cross or cross-off, and the condition notes are not great. There’s a bit of energy on Saturday the 8th afternoon – 8 ft from the NNW, 8-second period, with a massive energy reading of 1396, but the cross-shore wind and chop spoil it. Not a paddler’s friend.

Now, Sunday the 9th of August afternoon is a big one. 10 ft from the NNW, 8-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind from the north. That’s a heavy session – over 8 ft, so experienced surfers only. The energy is 997 – very strong. This is big, powerful, and clean. If you’ve got the skills, this is your window. Monday the 10th of August morning is more of the same – 10 ft again, 8-second period, light cross-shore breeze, and energy at 1105. Another one for the crew who can handle serious size.

So to wrap it up: the best of the best is Monday the 3rd of August morning for clean, manageable waves, and Sunday the 9th of August afternoon for the big stuff if you’re an expert. The water temp is 69° – pretty much bang on average for the time of year. No weird anomalies there.

That’s the story from here. Keep an eye on the long range – the big swells late in the run are promising but a week or more out, so don’t book your flights just yet.

Rusty.

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