10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Essaouira, Essaouira, Morocco
Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its ancient medina, blue boats, and relentless wind. The beach break in front of the old town offers fun waves when conditions align, but the Alizé trade winds that blow from the northeast make it more famous for kiting and windsurfing than surfing. Early morning before the wind picks up is the window. The beautiful walled city and fresh seafood make it worth a visit regardless.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-11 with a score of 17/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 3/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 312° is 3° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 10° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (312°), size (0.7m), or wind (29 km/h from 10°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 312° (NW) at 9s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 329° is 14° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (329°), size (0.8m), or wind (29 km/h from 10°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 329° (NNW) at 9.4s period
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 9° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
-7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (329°), size (1.0m), or wind (26 km/h from 9°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 329° (NNW) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 333° is 18° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 8° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (333°), size (0.9m), or wind (25 km/h from 8°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 333° (NNW) at 10s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 27 km/h from 9° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (312°), size (0.8m), or wind (27 km/h from 9°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 312° (NW) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 324° is 9° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 18° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (324°), size (0.9m), or wind (25 km/h from 18°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 324° (NW) at 9s period
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 8° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (329°), size (0.8m), or wind (22 km/h from 8°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 329° (NNW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 337° is 22° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 32 km/h from 11° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (337°), size (0.9m), or wind (32 km/h from 11°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 337° (NNW) at 12s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Good alignment: Swell from 322° is 7° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 30 km/h from 10° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (322°), size (0.8m), or wind (30 km/h from 10°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 322° (NW) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 317° is 2° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 29 km/h from 8° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Essaouira. Either swell direction (317°), size (0.3m), or wind (29 km/h from 8°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 317° (NW) at 7s period
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