Offshore StaysSurf Essaouira, Morocco
Surf Essaouira, Morocco: beach breaks for beginner and intermediate surfers, best surf April–May, September–November, sea 16°C–18°C.
Waves
beach breaks
Suits
beginner and intermediate surfers
Best surf months
April–May, September–November
Sea temperature
16–18°C
Surf season in Essaouira, month by month
Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | Surf season | Waves m | Swell | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain mm/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | 2.1 | 13 s NW | 16 | 17 | 0.9 |
| February | – | 2.4 | 13 s NNW | 16 | 16 | 1.0 |
| March | – | 2.3 | 13 s NNW | 17 | 16 | 0.9 |
| April | In season | 1.9 | 11 s NNW | 17 | 17 | 0.6 |
| May | In season | 1.8 | 9 s NNW | 19 | 17 | 0.4 |
| June | – | 1.6 | 9 s NNW | 20 | 18 | 0.1 |
| July | – | 1.6 | 8 s N | 21 | 17 | 0.0 |
| August | – | 1.6 | 8 s N | 22 | 18 | 0.1 |
| September | In season | 1.6 | 10 s NNW | 22 | 18 | 0.3 |
| October | In season | 1.7 | 12 s NNW | 21 | 18 | 0.8 |
| November | In season | 2.0 | 12 s NNW | 18 | 18 | 1.8 |
| December | – | 2.1 | 13 s NW | 17 | 17 | 1.2 |
Working remotely from Essaouira
Essaouira is on Africa/Casablanca (UTC+1 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:
- New York2 h
- San Francisconone
- London7 h
- Berlin7 h
- Sydneynone
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Where to stay in Essaouira
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to surf Essaouira?
- Surf in Essaouira is most reliable from April–May, September–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
- How warm is the water in Essaouira?
- Sea temperature in Essaouira averages 16°C in February and 18°C in October. That calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit at the coldest and a 3/2mm full wetsuit at the warmest.
- Is Essaouira good for beginners?
- Yes — Essaouira has beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
- Can I work remotely from Essaouira with a team in another time zone?
- Essaouira runs on Africa/Casablanca. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 2 hours of shared workday with New York, 7 hours of shared workday with London and 7 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.
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