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Dracula's

Taghazout, Morocco
🪸Sharp reef🦔Urchins

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
Today12
44
Poor
1.0m@12s
7km/h
Tue13
52
Fair
1.3m@11s
6km/h
Wed14
38
Poor
1.1m@10s
7km/h
Thu15
44
Poor
1.0m@13s
7km/h
Fri16
85
Firing
1.7m@13s
7km/h
Sat17
76
Good
1.5m@14s
8km/h
Sun18
85
Firing
1.5m@14s
6km/h
Mon19
58
Fair
1.5m@12s
7km/h
Tue20
44
Poor
1.0m@13s
8km/h
Wed21
74
Good
1.3m@14s
6km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 3 km/h · PM 9 km/h · Tide at 8am (0.0m)
Swell
1.0m
NNW(335°)
Score: 3/25
Period
12s
Medium period swell
Score: 17/25
Wind
7km/h
W(281°)
Score: 15/25
Weather
23°C
0.0mm12%
First light 7:09amSunrise 7:39amSunset 7:11pmLast light 7:41pm
Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 10:08am–12:17pm · risingStrike window: 5:43–7:41pm · droppingIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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°C
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2m1.0
sec
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swell
windkm/h
5g8
1g7
8g17
10g20
8g17
4g6
2g8
7g15
7g16
8g17
7g13
3g8
5g13
9g18
13g22
7g10
2g10
7g15
10g19
10g22
8g11
1g10
8g15
11g20
9g24
7g12
4g9
7g19
13g30
11g27
5g11
4g21
6g22
6g31
11g35
2g13
4g18
11g31
9g34
6g31
4g9
5g13
9g22
10g27
11g29
2g10
3g13
9g23
8g28
11g30
tidem
2:45am2.6m
8:45am0.0m
3:01pm2.6m
9:02pm0.1m
3:16am2.5m
9:18am0.1m
3:36pm2.4m
9:32pm0.2m
3:49am2.4m
9:51am0.2m
4:08pm2.2m
10:02pm0.4m
4:21am2.2m
10:24am0.4m
4:43pm2.0m
4:58am2.1m
11:08am0.6m
5:25pm1.8m
5:45am1.9m
12:05pm0.8m
6:30pm1.7m
6:56am1.8m
1:18pm0.9m
7:50pm1.6m
1:45am1.0m
8:40am1.8m
3:10pm0.9m
9:35pm1.7m
3:19am0.9m
10:00am1.9m
4:25pm0.8m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:45 am
High tide - 2.61m
8:45 am
Low tide - 0.00m
3:01 pm
High tide - 2.58m
9:02 pm
Low tide - 0.10m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

44
Poor
Components
Swell Direction13/25
Swell Size3/25
Swell Period17/25
Wind15/25
Raw Score48/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+1
🚫 Undersized Capmax 44
Adjusted Score49/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score44
🌊 Partly in the tide window

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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 tide is best at Dracula's?

The Dracula's profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Dracula's?

The Dracula's profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 60° to 120°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Dracula's?

The Dracula's scoring profile favors swell from NW (290° to 345°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

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

The main season at Dracula's is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep. Winter swells. A-frame wave with hollow lefts and fast rights.

How do I get to Dracula's?

The spot profile lists AGA as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 35 minutes. North of Ponta Preta. Remote spot.

What kind of wave is Dracula's?

Dracula's is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.

Best Season

Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Apr, Sep

Winter swells. A-frame wave with hollow lefts and fast rights.

Getting There

Airport
AGA
Drive time
35 min
Data quality
verified

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