Racelafaa surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

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Racelafaa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Racelafaa sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Racelafaa this week:

The surf forecast for Racelafaa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Racelafaa in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 20th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
1.4
N
6
1.1
NW
16
1.7
NW
14
1.8
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.3
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.5
NNW
10
1.1
N
7
0.8
NNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
228
245
205
189
151
573
1154
1060
578
497
389
263
260
334
340
328
216
163
416
104
69
Wind (km/h)
40
N
35
NE
30
NE
40
NNE
30
NE
20
NE
35
N
20
ENE
15
SW
15
WNW
0
SE
25
SW
15
W
20
ENE
5
SSW
15
NW
10
NE
20
NNE
25
N
15
ENE
15
N
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
High Tide
4:28AM2.54m
4:48PM2.68m
5:22AM2.39m
5:42PM2.56m
6:20AM2.21m
6:41PM2.42m
7:25AM2.06m
7:47PM2.30m
8:36AM1.97m
8:58PM2.21m
9:48AM1.96m
10:07PM2.18m
10:52AM2.01m
Low Tide
10:11PM0.01m
10:27AM0.20m
11:03PM0.11m
11:17AM0.35m
00:01AM0.26m
12:13PM0.51m
1:06AM0.42m
1:17PM0.65m
2:19AM0.54m
2:31PM0.75m
3:33AM0.59m
3:48PM0.77m
4:40AM0.59m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:32
8:34
Temp °C
18
16
23
22
20
32
28
30
23
21
28
22
22
30
30
23
30
30
27
29
28
11
9
18
15
14
28
22
25
21
20
25
21
23
27
29
21
25
26
23
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
1.1
NW
16
1.7
NW
14
1.8
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.3
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
1.1
N
7
0.8
NNW
7
Energy kJ
228
245
205
189
129
573
1154
1060
578
497
389
263
260
334
340
328
216
163
98
104
69
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
18
0.8
NW
10
0.8
N
6
0.6
N
5
0.4
NNE
7
0.5
N
4
0.5
N
8
0.2
N
9
0.5
N
5
0.3
NNE
9
0.7
N
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
Energy kJ
5
12
117
43
19
16
10
34
6
12
15
29
43
94
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.7
NW
10
0.4
NW
13
0.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
4
96
46
58
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
N
6
1.6
N
6
1.4
N
6
1.6
N
6
1.4
N
6
1.1
N
6
1.2
N
6
0.9
N
6
0.6
N
7
0.7
N
4
0.9
NNE
6
1.5
NNW
10
Energy kJ
162
193
144
157
151
83
85
49
35
15
54
416
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
1
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
724
172
172
525
172
115
527
13
115
2
0
115
116
0
0
172
0
2
523
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Central Morocco
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Morocco
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
7
9
5
4
4
5
6
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Information about the Racelafaa Surf forecast

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

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Are you planning a holiday in Central Morocco? If you are looking for accommodation near Racelafaa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Central Morocco, consider staying in Safi which is 1 km (1 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 68 km (42 miles) away and Sidi Bennour, 86 km (53 miles) away.

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