Is October a good month to surf Essaouira?

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

How warm is the sea in Essaouira in October?

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

What is the weather like in Essaouira in October?

Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 0.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.

Surf Essaouira in October

Surfing Essaouira in October: in the main surf season, air around 21°C, sea around 18°C, 0.8 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

21°C

Sea temperature

18°C

Rain

0.8 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.7 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.6 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

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

Surf size in Essaouira in October

Offshore of Essaouira, waves in October average 1.7 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 8th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.6 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 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.

October in the context of Essaouira's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Essaouira?: Yes — October falls in Essaouira's main surf season (April–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Essaouira in October?: About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Essaouira in October?: Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 0.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.