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.

July at Desert Point, Morocco, offers surfable waves but with somewhat inconsistent conditions. The average swell height is 1.5m with a decent period of 8.1s, suggesting generally clean, organized waves. The dominant swell direction is from the NNW, with 35.5% of waves in the 1-1.5m range and 37.4% in the 1.5-2m range, providing solid overhead sessions when conditions align. However, a notable portion of the time (0.2% WSW, 0.2% W, 0.6% WNW distributions) could see smaller or less favorable swells. Wind conditions are a mixed bag: only 17% of the time are they ideal, primarily coming from the NW or NNW at manageable speeds (10-20kph). But the wind can be an issue, with frequent northerly and northwesterly breezes in the 10-30kph range, potentially creating chop or cross-shore effects. Advanced surfers will find the best sessions when the NNW swell coincides with lighter winds, offering powerful, lined-up waves. Patience is key, as consistency isn't the strongest point in July, but when it's on, it’s well worth the wait.