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Essaouira Wind Statistics: 10 Years of Data

Aggregated wind data for Essaouira bay (Plage d'Essaouira) compiled from 10 seasons of on-site coaching logs, Windguru station 53 and school session records. Use this reference for kitesurf, wingfoil and surf season planning.

TL;DR

Aggregated wind data for Essaouira bay (Plage d'Essaouira) compiled from 10 seasons of on-site coaching logs, Windguru station 53 and school session records. Use this reference for kitesurf, wingfoil and surf season planning.

Methodology

Data covers 2015–2025. "Windy day" = sustained NNE trade wind ≥12 knots for 4+ hours between 11:00–18:00. Averages rounded to nearest knot. Dominant direction reflects afternoon coaching windows.

Annual summary

Average windy days per year
312 days (85%)
Peak wind months
June–August (24–27 knots avg)
Best surf swell months
October–April (Atlantic groundswell)
Dominant wind
NNE Alizé (trade wind)
Typical afternoon range
15–35 knots (summer)
Morning calm window
07:00–11:00 (surf & SUP)

Monthly averages (10 years)

MonthAvg wind (knots)Windy daysDirectionBest sport
January1862%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
February1965%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
March2068%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
April2272%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
May2478%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
June1882%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
July2785%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
August2683%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
September2376%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
October2170%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
November1964%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
December1758%NNESurf · Kitesurf · Wingfoil

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