Sidi Kaouki
A beach village south of Essaouira, with powerful peaks and plenty of space.
Sidi Kaouki is a small village with a long beach open to the Atlantic, half an hour south of Essaouira. It picks up lots of swell and holds size, with peaks spread along the beach.
Like Essaouira, it gets the northerly wind in summer; in winter, in the mornings, it can be very good.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | NW, W, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, S |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 1–3 m |
| Best season | October to March |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
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 shortboard or fish; a funboard in small swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Sidi Kaouki
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.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
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View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few people. Keep an eye on your belongings on the beach.
Surfing style
Powerful beach break.
Hazards
Currents, wind and theft.
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.