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Essaouira: surf spot in Sidi Kaouki
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- WNW (offshore wind: ESE)
- Best tide
- all tides, rising (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Oct – Mar: October, November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 16–21°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 4/3 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Sidi Kaouki, Morocco (31.4986, -9.7699)
Other surf spots in Sidi Kaouki
- Sidi Kaouki: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: all tides
- Cap Sim: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N)
Places to stay near Essaouira
- Les Jardins d'Eole (7.2 km away): Chalet
- Villa Verdier (7.3 km away): Villa
- Riad Baoussala (7.6 km away): Guesthouse
- Villa Mamma Gio' (7.9 km away): B&B
- Cap sim surf house (13 km away): Surf camp
- Adil hostel cap sim (13 km away): Hostel
- Blue Ouassen Hostel (13 km away): Hotel
- Cap Sim Bay (13 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Essaouira
- Ibi Surf School (16 km away)
- Sidi Kaouki Plage - Sidi Kaouki Beach (16 km away)
- Sidi Kaouki Smaylo Surf School (16 km away)
- Sidi Kaouki Plage - Sidi Kaouki Beach (17 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Essaouira?
Essaouira is in Sidi Kaouki, where the best surf season is Oct – Mar (October, November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: all tides, rising. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the ESE.
What wind is offshore at Essaouira?
Essaouira faces WNW, so wind from the ESE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the WNW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Essaouira?
The best tide at Essaouira is all tides, rising, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Essaouira good for beginners?
Essaouira suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Essaouira?
The nearest places to stay are Les Jardins d'Eole (7.2 km away), Villa Verdier (7.3 km away), Riad Baoussala (7.6 km away) and Villa Mamma Gio' (7.9 km away). Swell Cabin lists 62 places to stay within 10 km of Sidi Kaouki.
What is the surf forecast for Essaouira?
Swell Cabin rates Essaouira hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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