Desert Point - surf spot statistics

Desert Point in Morocco offers consistent surf year-round, with the best conditions typically found from late autumn through early spring. The prime months are November to February, when ground swell dominates (77–91%), offering powerful, clean waves with mean sizes around 1.8–1.9m. Wind conditions are most favorable in December and January, with good winds occurring 40-41% of the time, though onshore winds still prevail (60-59% bad conditions). February and March see similar swell quality but with slightly higher wind interference (67-70% bad winds). April marks a transition, with ground swell dropping to 58% and wind swell increasing, making sessions less consistent. May through September are the least ideal, dominated by wind swell (67–93%) and smaller waves (1.4–1.6m), with poor wind conditions (78–88% onshore). October brings improvement as ground swell rises to 70%, but winds remain challenging (69% unfavorable). For advanced surfers seeking the biggest, cleanest waves, winter (Nov–Feb) is the peak season, while shoulder months like October and March offer decent swells but require patience with wind conditions. Summer (Jun–Aug) is mostly for windswell-dependent sessions, with smaller waves and less favorable winds.

August at Desert Point, Morocco, offers surfable but somewhat inconsistent conditions. The average swell height is 1.4m with a decent period of 8.5s, indicating mostly medium-energy waves. The swell predominantly arrives from the NNW (76.88% of waves in the 1-2.5m range), making it the primary direction, followed by NW with some contributions. However, smaller swells from WNW and NW occasionally fill in, though wave consistency isn’t as reliable as in peak season. Wind conditions are a mixed bag—only 19% of the time are they ideal for surfing (likely light offshore or cross-offshore). The dominant winds come from the NNW and NW, often blowing in the 10-30kph range (13-20% frequency each), which can create chop or side-shore effects. Light winds (0-10kph) occur around 30% of the time, mostly from N/NE directions, offering cleaner conditions when paired with swell. Overall, August is surfable but requires patience for the best sessions when wind and swell align. Advanced surfers can still score fun, shoulder-high waves, but expect variability.