Quick summary
- Overall recommendationOctober – AprilBest all-round conditions
- Best swellOctober – FebruaryMost consistent and powerful
- Warmest weatherMay – SeptemberHot days and warm water
- Best for beginnersApril – AugustMellow waves, smaller crowds
- Cheapest monthsMay – JuneBest value for surf camps
- Quietest monthsMay – JuneFewer people in the lineup
Why Morocco has one of the world's longest surf seasons
A long Atlantic coastline picks up swell for most of the year. Long, clean point breaks, reliable trade winds and over 300 days of sunshine make it a genuine year-round destination.
- Atlantic swellsNorth Atlantic groundswells deliver energy from September through April.
- Trade windsSummer trade winds groom beach breaks into beginner-friendly conditions.
- GeographyFrom sheltered bays to exposed points, some region works in every swell.
Surf conditions by month
Pick a month to see the detail
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf | ||||||||||||
| Swell | 2.2 m | 2.2 m | 1.8 m | 1.4 m | 1 m | 0.7 m | 0.7 m | 0.9 m | 1.5 m | 2 m | 2.2 m | 2.2 m |
| Air temp. | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 21° |
| Water temp. | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 18° |
| Crowds | ||||||||||||
| Prices |
January in Morocco
Excellent- 2.2 m
- 18°
- 8.4 h
- High
- High
Best months : Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
Best region by month : TaghazoutSpots that suit January
- Anchor Point
TaghazoutAdvanced - Boilers
TaghazoutIntermediate - La Baie
ImsouaneBeginner - Banana Beach
TamraghtBeginner
February in Morocco
Excellent- 2.2 m
- 18°
- 8.5 h
- High
- High
Best months : Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
Best region by month : TaghazoutSpots that suit February
- Anchor Point
TaghazoutAdvanced - Boilers
TaghazoutIntermediate - La Baie
ImsouaneBeginner - Banana Beach
TamraghtBeginner
March in Morocco
Very good- 1.8 m
- 18°
- 8.9 h
- Medium
- Medium
Best months : Intermediate, Advanced
Best region by month : TaghazoutSpots that suit March
- Anchor Point
TaghazoutAdvanced - Boilers
TaghazoutIntermediate - La Baie
ImsouaneBeginner - Banana Beach
TamraghtBeginner
April in Morocco
Very good- 1.4 m
- 18°
- 9.4 h
- Medium
- Medium
Best months : Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Best region by month : TaghazoutSpots that suit April
- Anchor Point
TaghazoutAdvanced - Boilers
TaghazoutIntermediate - La Baie
ImsouaneBeginner - Banana Beach
TamraghtBeginner
May in Morocco
Good- 1 m
- 19°
- 9.9 h
- Low
- Low
Best months : Beginner, Intermediate
Best region by month : TaghazoutSpots that suit May
The full guide to MayJune in Morocco
Off season- 0.7 m
- 20°
- 9.7 h
- Low
- Low
Best months : Beginner
Best region by month : ImsouaneSpots that suit June
The full guide to JuneJuly in Morocco
Off season- 0.7 m
- 20°
- 9.6 h
- High
- High
Best months : Beginner
Best region by month : TaghazoutSpots that suit July
The full guide to JulyAugust in Morocco
Off season- 0.9 m
- 21°
- 9.5 h
- High
- High
Best months : Beginner, Intermediate
Best region by month : TaghazoutSpots that suit August
The full guide to AugustSeptember in Morocco
Good- 1.5 m
- 21°
- 8.9 h
- Medium
- Medium
Best months : Intermediate
Best region by month : TaghazoutSpots that suit September
The full guide to SeptemberOctober in Morocco
Very good- 2 m
- 21°
- 8.4 h
- Medium
- Medium
Best months : Intermediate, Advanced
Best region by month : TaghazoutSpots that suit October
- Anchor Point
TaghazoutAdvanced - Boilers
TaghazoutIntermediate - La Baie
ImsouaneBeginner - Banana Beach
TamraghtBeginner
November in Morocco
Excellent- 2.2 m
- 19°
- 7.3 h
- High
- High
Best months : Intermediate, Advanced
Best region by month : TaghazoutSpots that suit November
- Anchor Point
TaghazoutAdvanced - Boilers
TaghazoutIntermediate - La Baie
ImsouaneBeginner - Banana Beach
TamraghtBeginner
December in Morocco
Excellent- 2.2 m
- 18°
- 7.6 h
- High
- High
Best months : Advanced, Expert
Best region by month : TaghazoutSpots that suit December
The full guide to DecemberChoosing the right month depends on your level
Every surfer wants something different. Here is the read by level.
Intermediate
Best months : January – May
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- August
- September
- October
- November
“From the first Atlantic swells of autumn to the mellow waves of summer, Morocco is a surf destination for every season and every surfer.”
Weather month by month
A mild climate all year. Average temperature, sunshine and rainfall, month by month.
Average air temperature
Sunshine hours per day
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