Is August a good month to surf Taghazout?

August is outside Taghazout's main surf season (October–March), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Taghazout in August?

About 21°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

What is the weather like in Taghazout in August?

Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.

Surf Taghazout in August

Surfing Taghazout in August: outside the main surf season, air around 23°C, sea around 21°C, 0.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

23°C

Sea temperature

21°C

Rain

0.2 mm/day

Wind

21 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.6 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.2 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

8 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 21°C in August, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Taghazout in August

Offshore of Taghazout, waves in August average 1.6 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 11th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.2 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 8 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.

August in the context of Taghazout's surf season

Taghazout's main surf season runs October–March. August is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to surf Taghazout?: August is outside Taghazout's main surf season (October–March), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Taghazout in August?: About 21°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Taghazout in August?: Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.