Conditions at Essaouira in October
October: The Autumn Reawakening
October is when Essaouira starts to resemble its winter self. Average swell height climbs to 1.8m (5.9ft) and the average period lengthens to 11.6 seconds. The directional mix shifts in favour of the open west: NW takes 26.8%, WNW contributes 4.3% and W adds 1.2%, while the NNW share drops to 52.6%. More importantly, ideal offshore wind jumps to 45%, with frequent ENE through SE flow between passing frontal systems. Rain is still light (0.75mm/day) and water is a warm 19.3°C, so you can surf in a 3/2 and finish the day in sunlight. This is the start of the prime window.
Average Spot conditions at Essaouira in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Essaouira during October. 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 October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Essaouira for October. 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.