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.

January at Desert Point, Morocco, delivers consistent and powerful surf, with an average swell height of 1.9m and a solid 13.1s period—ideal for advanced surfers seeking quality waves. The dominant swell direction is from the NW and WNW, contributing the majority of rideable waves, with 19.07% of NW swells falling in the 1-1.5m range and 18.38% in the 1.5-2m range. Larger sets (2-2.5m) appear 11.18% of the time from the NW, offering stronger sections for experienced surfers. Wind conditions are favorable 40% of the time, with lighter offshore or cross-shore winds from the NNE, NE, and E directions mostly in the 0-20kph range, keeping surfaces clean. However, stronger onshore winds from the N and NNW can occasionally disrupt conditions, particularly when exceeding 20kph. While smaller swells (under 1m) are rare, the spot thrives in mid-to-large NW energy, making January a reliable month for hollow, barreling waves when winds align. Watch for inconsistent lulls between swell pulses, but when it’s on, expect long, fast walls.