Dracula's - surf spot statistics

Dracula's in Morocco is a consistent surf spot with the best conditions typically found between October and March. During these months, ground swell dominates (69-93% of the time), providing powerful and well-organized waves, with mean swell sizes ranging from 1.3m to 1.5m. The winter months (December-February) are particularly reliable, with ground swell frequencies above 88% and the highest probability of good wind conditions (47-53%). October and November also offer strong ground swell influence (69-77%) and improving wind conditions (47-50% favorable). From April onwards, the swell quality declines as wind swell becomes more prevalent, peaking in summer (June-August) when ground swell drops significantly (9-21%). Wind conditions also worsen in spring and summer, with bad winds occurring 60-73% of the time. September marks a transition month, with ground swell starting to pick up again (46%) but still mixed with wind swell. Overall, advanced surfers will find the winter months ideal for consistent, clean waves, while summer offers smaller, less predictable conditions suited for beginners or those willing to compromise on swell quality. The spot is rarely flat, with no-swell days below 4% year-round.

August at Dracula's offers fairly consistent surf with an average swell height of 1.0m and a decent period of 8.6s, providing well-organized waves. The swell is predominantly from the NW and WNW directions, with the best energy coming in the 0.5-2m range—about 38.5% of NW swells and 15.3% of WNW swells fall in the 0.5-1m category, while larger sets (1-2.5m+) are possible, especially from the NNW (12.1% at 1-1.5m, 8.3% at 1.5-2m). Wind conditions are favorable 37% of the time, mostly when lighter (0-20kph) offshore or sideshore winds prevail, particularly from the NNE to E sectors, though stronger onshore NW/NNW winds (20-40kph) occasionally disrupt conditions. Expect mostly rideable surf, with the best sessions occurring during lighter wind windows when NW swells bring clean, punchy waves. Advanced surfers may find more size and power on days with NNW swells, while intermediates will have plenty of manageable days.