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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Racelafaa in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 21st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NNW
9
1.6
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
8
0.8
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
1.4
N
6
1
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
14
2
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.3
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
493
404
229
228
245
205
189
151
519
908
1279
678
542
360
389
450
466
450
441
310
361
Wind (km/h)
35
N
25
NE
20
NE
40
N
35
NE
25
NE
40
N
30
ENE
20
NE
30
N
20
ENE
15
SW
10
WNW
5
S
20
SW
15
WSW
15
ESE
10
W
15
NW
15
E
5
NNE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:38AM2.65m
3:58PM2.75m
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
Low Tide
9:21PM-0.03m
9:39AM0.09m
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
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:28
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:32
Temp °C
18
17
19
19
16
22
23
20
33
30
31
23
26
28
30
22
31
23
22
32
32
12
12
13
12
10
16
16
14
28
23
27
21
24
26
26
21
29
22
21
26
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.2
WNW
17
1.3
NNW
8
0.8
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
1
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
14
2
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.3
NW
11
Energy kJ
6
28
229
228
245
205
189
129
519
908
1279
678
542
360
389
450
466
450
441
310
361
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
17
0.5
NW
15
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
11
107
5
4
117
130
16
17
27
30
16
16
8
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
18
0.8
NW
10
Energy kJ
5
12
117
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NNW
9
1.6
NNW
9
0.5
NE
3
1.7
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
5
Energy kJ
493
404
5
190
199
148
163
151
86
82
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
4
3
1
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
550
199
234
724
172
196
525
172
115
116
95
115
2
0
30
116
13
2
2
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Central Morocco
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Morocco
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Racelafaa may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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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