Nazare Big Wave Challenge Gets Yellow Alert, Could Run Saturday in Giant Waves
70-foot plus waves predicted for Portuguese big wave tow surfing competition.
Surf Forecasts:
The surf forecast for Racelafaa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Racelafaa in the next 12 days are 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 11th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 13th Dec) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 13th Dec) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Racelafaa over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, strong winds from the NW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | WNW | WNW | NW | NW | NW | WNW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | WNW | NW | WNW | NW | NW | |
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2440 | 2288 | 2209 | 1518 | 996 | 844 | 5851 | 15392 | 13127 | 7260 | 3962 | 1956 | 1422 | 1037 | 1688 | 1179 | 932 | 686 | 1931 | 4309 | 3113 | ||
Wind (km/h) | NE | E | NNW | NE | SSW | SSW | SSE | E | NNE | SSE | WSW | WSW | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | WNW | NNW | NE | ENE | NNE | |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:46AM 2.24 | 8:31PM 1.92 | 8:50AM 2.11 | 9:37PM 1.89 | 9:56AM 2.03 | 10:41PM 1.93 | 10:59AM 2.00 | 11:36PM 2.00 | 11:53AM 2.02 | 12:23AM 2.09 | 12:41PM 2.07 | 1:04AM 2.18 | 1:23PM 2.13 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:15AM 0.69 | 2:13PM 0.62 | 2:22AM 0.80 | 3:20PM 0.70 | 3:35AM 0.85 | 4:23PM 0.73 | 4:45AM 0.84 | 5:18PM 0.71 | 5:43AM 0.77 | 6:05PM 0.67 | 6:31AM 0.68 | 6:46PM 0.61 | 7:13AM 0.58 | |||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:26 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | |
Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | 23 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 21 | 5 | 17 | 1 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | |

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The above surf forecast table for Racelafaa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.

