Is October a good month to surf Imsouane?

Yes — October falls in Imsouane's main surf season (September–April).

How warm is the sea in Imsouane in October?

About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Imsouane in October?

Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 0.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 17 km/h.

Surf Imsouane in October

Surfing Imsouane in October: in the main surf season, air around 21°C, sea around 19°C, 0.7 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

21°C

Sea temperature

19°C

Rain

0.7 mm/day

Wind

17 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.8 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.6 m (9 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 19°C in October, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Imsouane in October

Offshore of Imsouane, waves in October average 1.8 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 9th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.6 m (9 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 Imsouane's surf season

Imsouane's main surf season runs September–April. October is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Imsouane?: Yes — October falls in Imsouane's main surf season (September–April).
How warm is the sea in Imsouane in October?: About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Imsouane in October?: Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 0.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 17 km/h.