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🏄 Essaouira Bay

🏄 Essaouira Bay

Essaouira Bay, Morocco

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About Essaouira Bay

Essaouira is a small UNESCO protected coastal city located on the western part of Morocco at the Atlantic Ocean. The town has a vibrant history and a diverse culture. The Old town Medina still looks like something from the past with all the different merchants and artisans selling their goods, clothing and spices in the narrow and enchanted lanes.

Amenities

Kite SchoolGear RentalRescue boatBeach AssistanceGear StorageKite ShopKite/Gear RepairToiletsShowerParkingCafe/BarCampingAccommodationFood Shop

Highlights

  • Best season: Apr – Aug
  • Wind direction: N, NE, S, SW
  • Spot type: Choppy; Small wave (up to 1m)
  • Welcomes all rider levels
  • Tidal spot
Conditions at a glance

Wind strength

It gets Strong (Up to 30 knots)

Consistency

It's windy Every day

Wind quality

Pretty steady · warm wind

Water

ChoppyWaves

Water temp

Cold (You need a wetsuit)

Boosting direction

Left forward

Windy months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Woo big-air record: 20 m by Jofre Panadés · bottom-end kite 20m+

Spots at this destination

  • Plage Tagharte
Wind & conditions
  • Wind reliability86% windy days in peak
  • Avg peak wind12 kt
  • Water stateWaves
  • Peak air temp21°C
  • Best seasonApr – Aug
Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan48%9 kt1616
Feb59%10 kt1616
Mar68%11 kt1717
Apr71%11 kt1818
May79%12 kt1919
Jun81%12 kt2121
Jul86%12 kt2121
Aug80%12 kt2121
Sep67%11 kt2121
Oct56%10 kt2121
Nov48%9 kt1919
Dec45%10 kt1717
Community scores
Verified

8.0/10

  • 💨Wind reliability7.8
  • 🌊Water conditions7.8
  • 🚀Launch zone8.1
  • 🅿️Spot access8.2
Location

Essaouira Bay, Morocco

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.

Travel & practical info

Getting there

Fly to Marrakesh and then take a taxi/rental to EssaouiraTakes time to get there

Car needed

No car needed

Cost of a kite day

Super cheap (~$20 /day)

Internet

Acceptable (Whatsapp voice calls and web browsing)

Local infrastructure

Medium development (some accommodations; hotels; health services or shops)
Family friendlyKite shopParty destination

Off-wind activities

  • Partying
  • Quads
  • desert rides
Windguru forecast
Pro tip
Pack an extra smaller kite for the afternoons — many classic spots build through the day. Respect locals and keep the beach clean.
Reviews
Great vibe and reliable wind — this place keeps us coming back every season.