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Essaouira Bay

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Morocco, Essaouira, Morocco
Coordinates: 31.5013, -9.7633
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Choppy. Tide variances can be approximately 70m. Some waves near the castle/rocks. Huge beach, with dedicated kite launch/land zone (sign says, 'Prohibited Swimming' which means 'Kitesurfing Only'). Careful in busy summer (August) period, lots of bystanders, kids, etc. 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. 30+°C in spring and summer, rest of year about mid-twenties. Water around 16-18°C, 3mm full wetsuit required, year-round. Water: Shallow, Chop. Features: Rooms, Shop, Shower, Toilet, Food. Rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert.

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Wind

2 kn

E · gusts 3 kn

Waves

1.8 m

11s period

Swell

1.8 m

Tide

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Updated 24/08/2026, 03:52:27

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Tide variances can be approximately 70m. Some waves near the castle/rocks. Primary NW wind direction is sideoffshore, and disturbed by town buildings and related infrastructure. Dangerous launching and landing on the high wind days due to gust factor.

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