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Surfing Morocco in August: Peak Summer Warmth & Sheltered Perfection

Peak offshore wind consistency at sheltered points, warm water & effortless glide sessions

Last updated: September 10, 2026

August represents the pinnacle of Moroccan summer warmth and laid-back beach culture. With average coastal air temperatures of 25°C, afternoon highs soaring into the 40s°C inland, warm ocean waters (20-22°C), and negligible rainfall (0.1 mm/day), Morocco is bathed in glorious North African sunshine.

While open-ocean groundswell remains at mid-summer levels (13% groundswell consistency), open-ocean wave heights average 5.1ft (1.5m). What makes August extraordinary is the wind performance at Morocco's naturally sheltered pointbreaks: Imsouane reaches an annual peak of 71% favorable offshore wind consistency, while Anchor Point (58%) and La Source (57%) offer silky-smooth morning surfaces.

August Surf Forecast & Climate Overview

August provides warm-water surfing, sun-drenched beach vibes, and world-class longboarding at protected pointbreaks.

• National Average Wave Height: 5.1ft (1.5m) open-ocean average (ranging from 3.9ft (1.2m) at El Jadida to 5.6ft (1.7m) at Imsouane).
• Groundswell Consistency: 13%
• Favourable Wind Rate: 32% national average (peaking at an astonishing 71% at Imsouane, 58% at Anchor Point, and 57% at La Source).
• Average Air Temperature: 25°C (77°F)
• Air Temperature Range: Min 14°C (57°F) at night to Max 45°C (113°F) during warm inland afternoons.
• Precipitation: 0.1 mm/day (endless sunshine).
• Recommended Wetsuit: 2mm shorty, neoprene top, or boardshorts with a rashguard.

Regional Surf Breakdown for August

1. Taghazout & Cap Rhir (Anchor Point, La Source, Banana Beach, Hash Point)

• Average Wave Height: 5.1ft (1.6m) | Groundswell: 13% | Favourable Wind: 22% - 58%
• The Lowdown: Taghazout delivers great summer sessions for cruisers. Anchor Point (58% favorable wind) and La Source (57% favorable wind) provide clean, playful waist-to-chest-high lines in the early morning. Banana Beach (48% favorable wind) and Hash Point (48% favorable wind) are bustling with happy learners and longboarders enjoying gentle, peeling rights.

2. Imsouane & Central Coast (Imsouane, Tafedna, Sidi Kaouki, Essaouira)

• Average Wave Height: 5.1ft - 5.6ft (1.6m - 1.7m) | Groundswell: 13% - 14% | Favourable Wind: 22% - 71%
• The Lowdown: Imsouane is at the absolute peak of its summer form, leading the entire country with an extraordinary 71% favorable offshore wind rate. The Bay produces endless, glassy, thigh-to-waist-high rights that seem to peel forever into the fishing harbor. Tafedna (52% favorable wind) provides a secluded, uncrowded alternative.

3. Northern Atlantic Coast (Sidi Bouzid, Oualidia, El Jadida)

• Average Wave Height: 3.9ft - 4.4ft (1.2m - 1.3m) | Groundswell: 18% - 19% | Favourable Wind: 3% - 11%
• The Lowdown: In the north, Oualidia (3% favorable wind) is a peaceful summer retreat offering gentle lagoon rollers for beginners and paddleboarders, while Sidi Bouzid (11% favorable wind) offers occasional small morning peaks.

4. Southern Desert Coast (Mirleft, Legzira, Sidi Moussa d'Aglou, Sidi Ifni)

• Average Wave Height: 4.8ft - 5.1ft (1.5m) | Groundswell: 12% | Favourable Wind: 4% - 23%
• The Lowdown: South of Agadir, Legzira (23% favorable wind) and Mirleft (21% favorable wind) offer refreshing morning dips and quiet, scenic beachbreak peelers framed by soaring cliffs and arches.

Best Surf Spots in Morocco in August

1. Imsouane (The Bay): Morocco's summer masterpiece with a nation-topping 71% offshore wind rate and superbank-length glides.
2. Anchor Point (Taghazout): 58% favorable wind consistency, delivering clean, playful morning walls for twin-fins and mid-lengths.
3. La Source (Taghazout): 57% offshore consistency with clean, rippable A-frame peaks.
4. Tafedna: 52% favorable offshore winds and tranquil, uncrowded wrapping point waves.
5. Banana Beach & Hash Point: Fun, gentle 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) right-handers with 48% clean surface conditions.

Meteorologist & Forecaster Tips for August

[!TIP] Plan Your Trip Around Imsouane: If you are visiting Morocco in August, make Imsouane your home base. Its unique topography shields it from the trade winds, yielding a 71% offshore wind rate and arguably the cleanest summer waves in all of North Africa.

• Surf the Dawn Glass: Offshore drainage winds are purest from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM before midday coastal breezes establish.
• Warm Water Freedom: Take advantage of the warmest ocean temperatures of the year (20-22°C) by surfing in a 2mm springsuit or boardshorts.