Conditions at Essaouira in July
July: Peak Trade Season, Lowest Quality
July is the bottom of the barrel for dedicated wave hunters. Average size holds at 1.6m (5.2ft) but the period falls to 7.6 seconds, with a staggering 84.9% of the energy coming from the NNW. This is pure trade-wind windswell: short-interval, disorganized and heavily affected by the prevailing north and northeast airflow. Ideal offshore days are just 17%, the lowest of the year. On the bright side, the ocean is warm at 18.9°C and the air averages 21.6°C, making summer a great time for a swim or a paddle, but the surf quality is best described as grovelly. If you must surf, pick a high tide and a longboard.
Average Spot conditions at Essaouira in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Essaouira during July. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Essaouira for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Essaouira for July. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Essaouira.