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Level 7/10

Dracula's

Taghazout, Morocco

🪸Sharp reef🦔Urchins

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Dracula's is named for the jagged, fang-like rocks that guard this remote Moroccan reef break north of Taghazout. The wave is a true A-frame, offering hollow lefts and fast, walling rights that break over a shallow reef. The setting is pristine and uncrowded, with the vampire-tooth rocks adding an eerie beauty to the lineup. Best on medium swells with east winds.

Dracula's surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

0.9mNW@11s

7km/h

0.9m@11s

7km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.6mNNW@14s

6km/h

0.6m@14s

6km/h

Fri6

Poor

1.0mNW@12s

6km/h

1.0m@12s

6km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.7mNW@12s

9km/h

0.7m@12s

9km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.6mWNW@12s

16km/h

0.6m@12s

16km/h

Mon9

Poor

2.5mW@11s

8km/h

2.5m@11s

8km/h

Tue10

Good

2.8mWNW@13s

5km/h

2.8m@13s

5km/h

Wed11

Poor

3.2mW@12s

13km/h

3.2m@12s

13km/h

Thu12

Fair

2.3mWNW@12s

9km/h

2.3m@12s

9km/h

Fri13

Good

1.6mNW@11s

6km/h

1.6m@11s

6km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 7 km/h · PM 5 km/h · Tide at 10am (2.1m)

Swell

0.9m

NW(326°)

Score: 3/25

Period

11s

Mid-period swell

Score: 7/25

Wind

7km/h

SSW(198°)

Score: 17/25

Weather

23°C

0.0mm15%

First light 6:25amSunrise 6:55amSunset 5:48pmLast light 6:18pm

Windswell

—

Secondary

0.1m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @11s NW in window

Wind7 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:25–8:02am · risingStrike window: 12:57–4:00pm · droppingIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m

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5m2.5

sec

11s

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12s

11s

swell

windkm/h

10g15

4g13

11g19

7g17

3g9

8g13

5g14

6g10

5g13

1g6

10g17

6g17

7g13

4g12

2g4

11g18

5g15

17g27

8g22

2g7

12g19

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24g39

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10g26

7g36

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5g21

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2g13

18g39

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13g41

10g38

8g34

7g26

11g28

14g31

9g31

3g29

5g14

7g18

9g23

5g25

2g23

tidem

4:17am0.4m

10:32am2.1m

5:02pm0.2m

5:14am0.3m

11:23am2.2m

5:48pm0.1m

6:00am0.1m

12:10pm2.3m

6:25pm0.0m

12:36am2.3m

6:39am0.1m

12:52pm2.4m

7:00pm0.0m

1:10am2.4m

7:17am0.0m

1:30pm2.4m

7:34pm0.0m

1:46am2.4m

7:51am0.0m

2:05pm2.3m

8:04pm0.1m

2:20am2.4m

8:23am0.0m

2:42pm2.3m

8:34pm0.1m

2:54am2.4m

8:58am0.1m

3:13pm2.2m

9:06pm0.2m

3:27am2.3m

9:32am0.2m

3:48pm2.1m

9:38pm0.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:17 am

Low · 0.44m

10:32 am

High · 2.13m

5:02 pm

Low · 0.18m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction17/25

Swell Size3/25

Swell Period7/25

Wind17/25

Raw Score44/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

📉 Undersized Swell-9

🚫 Undersized Capmax 44

Adjusted Score38/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score38

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @11s NW in window

Wind7 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Spot Details

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NW (315°)
Direction range: 290° - 345°
Size range: 1.2m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.8m - 2.2m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (90°)
Offshore range: 60° - 120°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

18°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: North of Ponta Preta. Remote spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Dracula's?

Dracula's is a reef break in Taghazout, Morocco, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at Dracula's?

Dracula's picks up swell from the WNW round to the NNW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NW. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.2m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Dracula's?

An E wind is dead offshore at Dracula's, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Dracula's?

Dracula's is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Dracula's?

The most reliable run of swell at Dracula's comes Oct to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Sep too. Winter swells. A-frame wave with hollow lefts and fast rights.

How cold is the water at Dracula's?

The water at Dracula's averages around 18°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Dracula's good for beginners?

Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. A-frame wave with hollow lefts and fast rights. Remote pristine setting.

How do I get to Dracula's?

The nearest airport on our list is AGA, then it's roughly a 35-minute drive. North of Ponta Preta. Remote spot.

What other surf spots are near Dracula's?

The closest breaks we track are Devil's Rock (0.0 km), Panoramas (0.5 km) and La Source (0.6 km), handy when Dracula's isn't working. We track 9 spots around Taghazout in total.