Morocco is a must-visit surf destination, known for its long right-handers, its mild climate and its consistent waves all year round. But when should you surf in Morocco, given your level and what you’re looking for? Each month brings its own conditions: some are perfect for beginners, others deliver solid, consistent swells for experienced surfers.
In this guide, we give you a complete surf calendar, month by month, so you know where and when to surf in Morocco according to:
- Your surfing level (beginner, intermediate, experienced)
- The average swell size
- The air and water temperature
Whether you dream of your first take-offs or of scoring solid point breaks in the bay of Taghazout or on Tamraght’s secret spots, this calendar will help you choose the best time to come surfing in Morocco.
| 📅 January 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★☆☆☆ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★★★★★ 🌊 Swell: 1.5 – 3.0 m 🌡 Air: 16 – 22 °C | Water: 17 °C | February 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★☆☆☆ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★★★★★ 🌊 Swell: 1.5 – 3.0 m 🌡 Air: 17 – 23 °C | Water: 17 °C | 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★☆☆☆ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★★★★☆ 🌊 Swell: 1.2 – 2.5 m 🌡 Air: 18 – 24 °C | Water: 17 °C |
| 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★★☆☆ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★★★☆☆ 🌊 Swell: 1.0 – 2.0 m 🌡 Air: 20 – 26 °C | Water: 18 °C | 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★★★☆ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★★☆☆☆ 🌊 Swell: 0.8 – 1.5 m 🌡 Air: 22 – 28 °C | Water: 18 °C | 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★★★☆ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★★☆☆☆ 🌊 Swell: 0.5 – 1.2 m 🌡 Air: 24 – 30 °C | Water: 19 °C |
| 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★★★★ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★☆☆☆☆ 🌊 Swell: 0.5 – 1.0 m 🌡 Air: 26 – 32 °C | Water: 21 °C | 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★★★★ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★☆☆☆☆ 🌊 Swell: 0.5 – 1.0 m 🌡 Air: 27 – 33 °C | Water: 22 °C | September 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★★★☆ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★★☆☆☆ 🌊 Swell: 0.8 – 1.5 m 🌡 Air: 25 – 31 °C | Water: 21 °C |
| 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★★☆☆ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★★★★☆ 🌊 Swell: 1.0 – 2.2 m 🌡 Air: 23 – 29 °C | Water: 20 °C | 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★☆☆☆ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★★★★★ 🌊 Swell: 1.5 – 3.0 m 🌡 Air: 20 – 26 °C | Water: 18 °C | 🧍♂️ Beginner / intermediate: ★★☆☆☆ 🧗 Intermediate / advanced: ★★★★★ 🌊 Swell: 1.5 – 3.0 m 🌡 Air: 17 – 23 °C | Water: 17 °C |
Conclusion: choosing the right time to surf in Morocco
There’s no bad time to surf in Morocco, but each season has its advantages.
👉 From October to March, the swells are powerful and consistent: ideal for intermediate and advanced surfers.
👉 From April to September, conditions are gentler, perfect for progressing smoothly or learning to surf.
With this calendar, you can plan your surf trip with complete confidence, according to your goals and your level.
And whatever the time of year, Morocco will always offer you sunshine, local culture and the magic of the Atlantic Ocean.
