Essaouira 81.1
#1767 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇲🇦 Morocco · Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz · near Safi
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score81.1 /100
Surfable days99% of the year
Clean days34% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell52% period 11 s+
Typical size1.7 m 5.6 ft median
Water18°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Essaouira
The best time to surf Essaouira is February, March, November. The season runs Oct to Mar. In November the water sits around 18°C, so pack a 3/2 wetsuit, and the typical wave is 2.2 m. The nearest airport is RAK (166 km) and the nearest town is Safi (104 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98% | 64% | 1.9 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 99% | 79% | 2.4 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 99% | 69% | 2.1 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 99% | 37% | 1.9 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| May | 100% | 19% | 1.6 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 100% | 4% | 1.5 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 99% | 1% | 1.5 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Aug | 100% | 1% | 1.4 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Sep | 99% | 23% | 1.2 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 100% | 59% | 1.7 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 99% | 82% | 2.2 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 98% | 69% | 2.0 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
Why 81.1
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
20.6
Groundswell 12%
10.3
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
5.1
Water comfort 10%
3.4
Access 10%
3.7
The detail
Faces 285° with 39% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 67% of days. Mean peak period 10.9 s. Days over 3 m: 6%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 15%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 31.495, -9.769 (OpenStreetMap).
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