Rabat (Oudayas)
The capital's city beach, below the Kasbah of the Udayas and next to the Bou Regreg jetty.
Rabat's beach lies below the Kasbah of the Udayas, next to the jetty at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river. It has peaks by the breakwater and surf schools right on the beach.
It fills with city surfers; water quality can be poor after rain.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 0.5–2 m |
| Best season | October to April |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| Localism | Medium |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A funboard or minimalibu for learning; a shortboard in good swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Rabat (Oudayas)
The water is around 16 °C in winter and 20 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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Localism and vibe
Lots of city surfers in the water. Respect priority at the jetty peak.
Surfing style
City beach break.
Hazards
The jetty, crowds and water quality.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.