Offshore StaysSurf Taghazout in December
Surfing Taghazout in December: in the main surf season, air around 17°C, sea around 18°C, 0.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
17°C
Sea temperature
18°C
Rain
0.9 mm/day
Wind
16 km/h avg
Average wave height
2.1 m (7 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
3.1 m (10 ft)+
Swell period
13 s
Main swell direction
From NW (315°)
What to wear: with the sea around 18°C in December, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
Surf size in Taghazout in December
Offshore of Taghazout, waves in December average 2.1 m (7 ft), above the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 3rd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.1 m (10 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the NW.
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.
December in the context of Taghazout's surf season
Taghazout's main surf season runs October–March. December is inside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is December a good month to surf Taghazout?
- Yes — December falls in Taghazout's main surf season (October–March).
- How warm is the sea in Taghazout in December?
- About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
- What is the weather like in Taghazout in December?
- Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 0.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 16 km/h.