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.

November in Mirleft, Morocco, offers fairly consistent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.8m and a solid 12.2s period, providing well-organized, powerful waves. The dominant swell directions are NW and NNW, contributing most of the surfable waves, particularly in the 1-2.5m range, which accounts for a significant portion of the swell distribution. These swells produce quality, groundswell-driven waves suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers. Wind conditions are variable, with around 33% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (mostly from the NNE to ENE quadrant), while stronger onshore winds from the N and NNW occur frequently, potentially disrupting conditions. Early mornings often see lighter winds, making them the best time to surf. Overall, November delivers solid surf, but wind management is key—timing sessions around favorable wind windows will maximize wave quality.