Offshore Stays

Surf Taghazout in February

Surfing Taghazout in February: in the main surf season, air around 16°C, sea around 17°C, 0.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

16°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

0.9 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.3 m (8 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.4 m (11 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 17°C in February, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Taghazout in February

Offshore of Taghazout, waves in February average 2.3 m (8 ft), above the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 2nd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.4 m (11 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 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.

February in the context of Taghazout's surf season

Taghazout's main surf season runs October–March. February is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is February a good month to surf Taghazout?
Yes — February falls in Taghazout's main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Taghazout in February?
About 17°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Taghazout in February?
Air temperature averages 16°C, with about 0.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.
Climate: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) monthly climatology, 2001–2020. Sea temperature: NOAA Coral Reef Watch CoralTemp v3.1, 5 km monthly SST, 2015–2025 mean (nearest ocean cell). Surf season is Offshore Stays editorial. Waves: Open-Meteo Marine API, ECMWF ERA5-Ocean hourly reanalysis, 2016–2025 (offshore grid cell 30.5°N 10.0°W), retrieved 22 Oct 2026.