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.

October in Mirleft, Morocco, offers solid surfing conditions with a consistent swell averaging 1.6m and a favorable period of 11.5s, ensuring well-organized and powerful waves. The dominant swell direction is from the NW and NNW, accounting for the majority of rideable waves, particularly in the 1-2.5m range, which makes up a significant portion of the swell distribution. This setup typically creates clean, peeling waves suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. However, wind conditions can be variable—only 27% of the time are winds ideal (light offshore or cross-offshore). The most common wind directions are N and NNW, often blowing at 10-20kph, which can lead to choppy or cross-shore conditions if stronger. Early mornings or sessions with lighter winds will provide the cleanest faces. Overall, October delivers reliable surf with good energy, though wind management is key to scoring the best sessions.