Is September a good month to surf Essaouira?

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

How warm is the sea in Essaouira in September?

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

What is the weather like in Essaouira in September?

Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.

Surf Essaouira in September

Surfing Essaouira in September: in the main surf season, air around 22°C, sea around 18°C, 0.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

22°C

Sea temperature

18°C

Rain

0.3 mm/day

Wind

20 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.6 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.2 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

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

Surf size in Essaouira in September

Offshore of Essaouira, waves in September average 1.6 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 10th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.2 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 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.

September in the context of Essaouira's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is September a good month to surf Essaouira?: Yes — September falls in Essaouira's main surf season (April–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Essaouira in September?: About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Essaouira in September?: Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.