Best time to surf in Morocco
September to April for intermediate surfers, September to May for beginners, and February for the biggest waves. Month by month below, from 2 years of hourly wave and wind model data at 38 spots. Updated 3 November 2026.
| Month | Good days (intermediate) | Beginner days | Good days (advanced) | Typical waves | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 11 | 8 | 1.2–1.8 m | 17 °C |
| February | 8 | 12 | 9 | 1.3–1.9 m | 17 °C |
| March | 5 | 11 | 4 | 1.1–1.7 m | 17 °C |
| April | 3 | 10 | 4 | 1.1–1.7 m | 18 °C |
| May | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0.9–1.3 m | 19 °C |
| June | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 20 °C |
| July | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 21 °C |
| August | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1–1.6 m | 22 °C |
| September | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0.9–1.3 m | 21 °C |
| October | 4 | 12 | 3 | 1–1.4 m | 21 °C |
| November | 6 | 13 | 5 | 1–1.6 m | 20 °C |
| December | 7 | 13 | 7 | 1.1–1.7 m | 18 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the spots for each level, rated the way the app rates them. Model data, not observations. Method.
Questions
What is the best month to surf in Morocco?
February, with about 8 good days for an intermediate surfer at the best spots. The best run of months is September to April.
When is the best time to surf in Morocco for beginners?
September to May, when the beginner spots have the most days of small, clean waves.
When are the biggest waves in Morocco?
February has the biggest typical surf (about 1.3–1.9 m at the spots we follow). That is the season for experienced surfers.
Can you surf in Morocco in summer?
Mostly small: June to August bring almost no good days for intermediate surfers; it is the season for learning, not for good waves.
How warm is the water in Morocco?
About 17 °C in February (4/3 mm fullsuit) to 22 °C in August (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).
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