Pointe d'Imessouane Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’re focused on Pointe d'Imessouane, a reliable point break that’s exposed to NW swell. The water’s sitting at 72°F which is pretty much where you’d expect it this time of year, nothing wild there.

Right now, it’s a bit of a slow start. Wednesday 26th August and Thursday 27th are pretty flat and messy, with weak, short-period swell and cross-shore winds that won’t do you any favours. The energy’s low (140) and the conditions are just poor. You’re better off waiting.

Friday 28th August morning shows a bit of life – the swell picks up to 6ft from the NNW with a short 7-second period, and the wind is light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The energy’s moderate (319) and it’s listed as expect good surf conditions. That’s your first real chance to get wet, but the period is short so it’ll be a bit crumbly and less punchy.

Now, Saturday 29th August morning is the standout. The swell is 7ft from the NNW, period jumps to 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy – WNW at 5 km/h. That’s the kind of morning you dream about. The energy is strong (792) and the waves should be clean, well-shaped, and with some proper push. This is a point break, so the longer period groundswell will wrap in nicely. It’s got a consistent reputation and crowds are rare here, so you might have it mostly to yourself. This is the best session on offer in the whole outlook.

The rest of the weekend and into the following week is a mixed bag. Sunday 30th and Monday 31st August have some swell but the cross-shore winds or lumpy conditions spoil the quality. The energy drops a bit and the period stays short. A few mornings in early September look promising again – Wednesday 2nd September morning has 7ft NNW swell with glassy conditions, very good surf. Also Thursday 3rd September morning and Friday 4th September morning have clean, glassy mornings with 5ft and 4ft swell respectively, but the period is only 8 seconds so the waves will be a bit weaker.

There’s a gap of a few days with poor conditions around the 5th and 6th September, but by Tuesday 8th September we get a nice surprise – a 3ft NW swell with a very long 13-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy (539) and the wind is light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This point break will handle that long period beautifully, so if you’re patient, that’s another good session to pencil in.

Overall, the best bet is definitely Saturday 29th August morning. After that, keep an eye on the glassy mornings of early September, and the long-period swell on the 8th. The second week is a bit quieter but still has some clean windows.

Rusty.

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