Is May a good month to surf Essaouira?

Yes — May falls in Essaouira's main surf season (April–May, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Essaouira in May?

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

What is the weather like in Essaouira in May?

Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.

Surf Essaouira in May

Surfing Essaouira in May: in the main surf season, air around 19°C, sea around 17°C, 0.4 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

19°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

0.4 mm/day

Wind

24 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.8 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.5 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 17°C in May, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Essaouira in May

Offshore of Essaouira, waves in May average 1.8 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.5 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 seconds from the NNW.

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.

May in the context of Essaouira's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good month to surf Essaouira?: Yes — May falls in Essaouira's main surf season (April–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Essaouira in May?: About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Essaouira in May?: Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.