Is July a good month to surf Essaouira?

July 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 July?

About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Essaouira in July?

Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 0.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 28 km/h.

Surf Essaouira in July

Surfing Essaouira in July: outside the main surf season, air around 21°C, sea around 17°C, 0.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

21°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

0.0 mm/day

Wind

28 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 17°C in July, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Essaouira in July

Offshore of Essaouira, waves in July average 1.6 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 9th 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.

July in the context of Essaouira's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to surf Essaouira?: July 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 July?: About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Essaouira in July?: Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 0.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 28 km/h.