Is August a good month to surf Essaouira?

August is outside Essaouira's main surf season (April–May, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Essaouira in August?

About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Essaouira in August?

Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 25 km/h.

Surf Essaouira in August

Surfing Essaouira in August: outside the main surf season, air around 22°C, sea around 18°C, 0.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

22°C

Sea temperature

18°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

25 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.6 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.1 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

8 s

Main swell direction

From N (0°)

What to wear: with the sea around 18°C in August, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Essaouira in August

Offshore of Essaouira, waves in August average 1.6 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 11th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.1 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 8 seconds from the N.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

August in the context of Essaouira's surf season

Essaouira's main surf season runs April–May, September–November. August is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to surf Essaouira?: August is outside Essaouira's main surf season (April–May, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Essaouira in August?: About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Essaouira in August?: Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 25 km/h.