About This Spot
Essaouira Bay, Morocco is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Morocco.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Shallow and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NW winds throughout the season, Essaouira Bay, Morocco delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Very gusty close to the city, stay downwind of it. Primary NW wind direction is sideoffshore, and disturbed by town buildings and related infrastructure. Don't kite here, because gusts can be 3 Bft in difference, e.g. 4 to 7 Bft. Dangerous launching and landing on the high wind days due to gust factor. Strong winds. The bay curves making SW onshore in the North and NW onshore in the South. Possible strong gusty wind 30-40 knots in July and August.
When to Go
30+°C in spring and summer, rest of year about mid-twenties. Water around 16-18°C, 3mm full wetsuit required, year-round.
What to Expect
Choppy. Tide variances can be approximately 70m. Some waves near the castle/rocks.
Wind & Conditions
NW
Best wind direction
Very gusty close to the city, stay downwind of it. Primary NW wind direction is sideoffshore, and disturbed by town buildings and related infrastructure. Don't kite here, because gusts can be 3 Bft in difference, e.g. 4 to 7 Bft. Dangerous launching and landing on the high wind days due to gust factor. Strong winds. The bay curves making SW onshore in the North and NW onshore in the South. Possible strong gusty wind 30-40 knots in July and August.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Choppy. Tide variances can be approximately 70m. Some waves near the castle/rocks.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Airports are either Marrakesh (2 hours drive) or Agadir (2.5 hours drive). Agadir is more serviced by charter flights. Either rent a car at airport location (approximately 30-45 Euro/day for normal car, 4wheel drive 100 Euro/day!), or take taxi services from airport to Essaouira. Marrakesh to Essaouira taxi service is around 50 Euro one way.
Location
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