Moulay Bouzerktoun
Morocco · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Surfing · Wingfoil
- Best winds NE, N
- Level Intermediate · Pro
- Water Waves
- Best months Apr–Sep
About this spot
About 25 kilometres north of Essaouira lies the small fishing village of Moulay Bouzerktoun – Morocco's best-known wave spot and a long-time host of the Morocco Windsurf & Wingfoil Festival. A right-hand wave breaks over a rocky reef slab, with two spots running, one at the foot of the cliffs and one further south at the actual beach.
The wind is the northeast trade, blowing here side-offshore (the "alizé") almost parallel to the coast and strengthening noticeably in summer, reaching 20 to 35 knots depending on the day. When is Moulay at its best? From April to September the trade delivers Africa's most consistent wave-and-wind combination; in spring the swell is often bigger and the wind a touch lighter (4 to 6 Bft). The spot is aimed at advanced windsurfers, wave kiters and wingfoilers chasing clean right-handers.
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Location
Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, July is the windiest month: on 90 % of days the wind blows at 12 knots or more from a direction that works at this spot for at least three daytime hours. It then mostly blows from the north. The most reliable period runs from May to August. The least wind is in December (25 %). The water ranges from about 17 to 20 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
37 %
| 10 kn | N | 16 °C | 17 °C |
| February |
43 %
| 11 kn | N | 16 °C | 18 °C |
| March |
45 %
| 12 kn | N | 16 °C | 18 °C |
| April |
59 %
| 13 kn | N | 17 °C | 19 °C |
| May |
68 %
| 14 kn | N | 18 °C | 19 °C |
| June |
71 %
| 14 kn | N | 19 °C | 20 °C |
| July |
90 %
| 16 kn | N | 19 °C | 20 °C |
| August |
87 %
| 15 kn | N | 20 °C | 20 °C |
| September |
64 %
| 13 kn | N | 19 °C | 20 °C |
| October |
43 %
| 11 kn | N | 19 °C | 20 °C |
| November |
48 %
| 11 kn | N | 18 °C | 19 °C |
| December |
25 %
| 10 kn | N | 17 °C | 17 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from NE, N (usable according to the spot info) are counted. Model data (ECMWF IFS, approx. 9 km grid) – local venturi and thermal effects can be stronger. Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
Insider tips
Respect the side-offshore alizé: any lost gear drifts away from shore out to sea. Booties are essential on the rocky reef slab; the beach south of the main peak offers a slightly kinder entry and exit.
⚠︎ Hazards
Rocky entry and exit across the reef slab – booties recommended. Side-offshore wind and a wave breaking over rock make this advanced terrain.
All information without guarantee. Please check locally whether kiting, windsurfing, winging or surfing is currently allowed here – protected areas, swimming zones and seasonal closures change. You go on the water at your own risk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moulay Bouzerktoun suitable for beginners?
Not really. According to the spot info, Moulay Bouzerktoun is a spot for Intermediate · Pro (water: Waves).
Which wind works at Moulay Bouzerktoun?
Best with wind from NE, N. In the windiest month (July), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the north.
When is the best time for Moulay Bouzerktoun?
The best months are considered to be Apr–Sep. According to the wind statistics, July has the most wind days (90 % of days).
How warm is the water at Moulay Bouzerktoun?
Over the year about 17 °C in January to 20 °C in June (model data).
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