Mirleft - surf spot statistics

Mirleft, Morocco, offers reliable surf conditions year-round, with the best months for quality waves and favorable winds falling between October and March. During this period, ground swell dominates, providing cleaner, more organized waves with percentages ranging from 69% in October to 91% in January. The mean swell size is consistently solid, averaging 1.6m to 2.0m, peaking in February. The winter months also see the highest likelihood of good wind conditions, particularly December and January, where favorable offshore winds occur around 35% of the time—though onshore winds still prevail in most cases. From April onward, the swell quality declines as wind swell becomes more prevalent, reaching its peak influence in June and July (up to 94%). Swell size drops slightly, averaging around 1.5m–1.7m, and wind conditions deteriorate, with bad onshore winds occurring 85% or more of the time in spring and summer. September marks a transitional period as ground swell begins to rebuild, but winds remain less favorable until October. For advanced surfers, the prime window is November to February, when the combination of powerful ground swells, decent size, and occasional clean wind days creates the best performance waves. However, consistency remains high outside this period, as Mirleft rarely experiences flat spells—just expect smaller, choppier conditions in summer. Wind resilience is key here, as even in peak season, only about a third of days have ideal wind alignment.

January in Mirleft offers solid surf conditions with a consistent, high-quality swell. The average swell height is 1.9m, paired with a strong 13.0s period, providing powerful, well-spaced waves. The primary swell direction is from the NW and WNW, making up the majority of larger waves (1.5m+), with the NW alone accounting for over 50% of waves in the 1-2.5m range. This means clean, organized surf with good energy, ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. Wind conditions are variable, but only 35% of the time are they truly ideal (light offshore or sideshore), mostly coming from the N to NE. Stronger onshore winds (20-30+ kph) from the N, NNE, and NNW occur frequently, potentially creating choppy conditions. However, given the dominant NW swell direction, there will still be plenty of ridable waves, especially early in the day before winds pick up. Expect a mix of clean days and wind-affected sessions, but overall, Mirleft in January delivers reliable, powerful surf with good shape when the wind cooperates.