Surfing Tamraght in winter, month by month: water temperature, wetsuit and waves (October–April)

Climate figures checked on 2026-11-06. All monthly sea and air temperatures below come from one dataset, Weather Atlas, Agadir climate (page last updated 2024-02-07; it does not name its underlying data source or averaging period). They describe Agadir, about 16 to 18 km south of Tamraght, so treat them as a close guide rather than a measurement for the village. Our village guide uses a Tamraght sea dataset that runs about a degree cooler.

The short version

Tamraght is the village on Morocco’s Atlantic coast where the three houses we work with are, and this is what surfing there looks like from October to April, month by month. Tamraght and Taghazout are about 6 to 8 km apart on the same stretch of coast, so the Agadir figures below are a close guide for both. For the village itself, including year-round weather, see the Tamraght village guide.

When is the best time to surf near Tamraght? Roughly October to April, when north-west Atlantic swells arrive most often, with the biggest swells usually from December to March; beginners can also learn in the smaller summer waves. This follows The Surf Atlas (updated 2026-04-20), which calls December to March the peak and June to August the low season. The two Surf Atlas guides define the low season slightly differently (June to August in one, April to September in the other), so treat the edges of the season as approximate.

Over winter the sea off Agadir averages about 17.5 to 18.3 °C from December to April. O’Neill’s wetsuit chart suggests a 3/2 mm or 4/3 mm suit for 18 to 20 °C water and a 4/3 mm or 5/4 mm suit for 12 to 17 °C, and calls the chart a guideline.

Sources: sea and air temperatures from Weather Atlas, Agadir climate for Agadir, checked 2026-11-06 (air temperatures are averages of daily lows and highs, rounded to whole degrees). Wetsuit column applies O’Neill’s wetsuit chart to those sea temperatures; the guide is general, not specific to Morocco. Swell and beginner columns summarise The Surf Atlas. These are general patterns, and what you can surf on a given day depends on the forecast.

How warm is the sea in Agadir in winter?

The sea off Agadir averages about 17.5 to 18.3 °C from December to April, and February is the coldest month in that table at about 17.5 °C (Weather Atlas, Agadir climate, checked 2026-11-06). Other sites differ by about a degree: seatemperature.info, which says it averages the past 10 years of satellite and in-situ data, lists 17.2 °C for January and 16.6 °C for February.

What wetsuit do you need to surf in Morocco in winter?

A 4/3 mm suit is the middle choice for most people in Agadir’s winter sea of roughly 17 to 18 °C. O’Neill’s wetsuit chart gives these bands: 3/2 mm or 4/3 mm for 18 to 20 °C, 4/3 mm or 5/4 mm for 12 to 17 °C, and a 2 mm suit or shorty for 21 to 25 °C. It says the chart is only a guideline and that other factors play a role. Applied to Agadir’s winter sea of roughly 17 to 18 °C, that points to a 3/2 mm to 5/4 mm suit with 4/3 mm in the middle, and a thicker or thinner choice depends on how cold you run. Whether a wetsuit comes with your stay is something we’ll confirm with you at booking, so ask us before you decide what to pack.

Surfing Tamraght in October

In October the sea off Agadir averages about 20.7 °C, which sits between O’Neill’s 2 mm and 3/2 mm bands. According to The Surf Atlas, north-west swells pick up and the famous points switch back on, with less than full winter intensity, and Tamraght is the main beginner beach. (Weather Atlas, checked 2026-11-06.)

October is the start of the season rather than the middle of it. Air temperatures average about 15 °C at night to 25 °C in the day.

To see which spots suit a beginner in a given swell, read Tamraght’s surf spots by level and tide.

Surfing Tamraght in November

In November the sea off Agadir averages about 19.4 °C, which is in O’Neill’s 3/2 mm or 4/3 mm band. The Surf Atlas describes November swell as bigger and more regular, with conditions around Tamraght workable for improvers and the points getting more demanding. (Weather Atlas, checked 2026-11-06.)

Is November a good month to learn to surf in Tamraght?

Beginners can learn in November: the water is still mild and The Surf Atlas describes conditions around Tamraght as workable for improvers. Conditions change from day to day with the swell and tide, so a flexible plan works better than a fixed one.

Air temperatures average about 12 °C at night to 24 °C in the day. The spot guide explains which beaches get used when the swell picks up.

Surfing Tamraght in December

In December the sea off Agadir averages about 18.3 °C (3/2 mm or 4/3 mm on O’Neill’s chart), and December to March is the peak swell season according to The Surf Atlas. For beginners that means some days are ideal and some are for watching, so a flexible week suits it better than a fixed plan. (Weather Atlas, checked 2026-11-06.)

In winter the famous point breaks further up the coast work best. The Surf Atlas’s Taghazout guide rates Anchor Point intermediate and up, Killer Point expert, and Mysteries and Panorama upper intermediate or intermediate and up. Our Taghazout points guide explains why you can skip them for now. Air temperatures average about 9 °C at night to 21 °C in the day.

If you’re travelling over Christmas and New Year, book early and ask us how availability looks for your dates.

Surfing Tamraght in January

In January the sea off Agadir averages about 18.3 °C (3/2 mm or 4/3 mm on O’Neill’s chart), in the middle of the December to March peak swell season. For beginners that means learning is possible, but expect some days to be too big for a first-timer; Tamraght’s beaches are the usual beginner choice while the points suit more experienced surfers. (Weather Atlas, checked 2026-11-06; The Surf Atlas.)

January is among the cooler months at sea. The Weather Atlas table has December at the same 18.3 °C and February lower at 17.5 °C, while seatemperature.info puts January at 17.2 °C. Air temperatures average about 8 °C at night to 20 °C in the day, so mornings and evenings feel cooler than the afternoon.

Experienced surfers who want the bigger waves should read the Taghazout points guide and the Tamraght spot guide together.

Surfing Tamraght in February

In February the sea off Agadir averages about 17.5 °C, the lowest of the seven months in the Weather Atlas table; 4/3 mm is the one thickness listed in both of O’Neill’s neighbouring bands. Swells are still in the December to March peak, so the approach is the same as January. (Weather Atlas, checked 2026-11-06.)

Air temperatures average about 9 °C at night to 21 °C in the day. February can still be cold at sea, so don’t pack as if spring has arrived.

Surfing Tamraght in March

In March the sea off Agadir averages about 17.7 °C (4/3 mm on O’Neill’s chart), and March is still within the December to March peak swell period, so expect the same pattern as winter: Tamraght’s beaches for beginners, the points for experienced surfers. (Weather Atlas, checked 2026-11-06; The Surf Atlas.)

Air temperatures average about 11 °C at night to 22 °C in the day.

Surfing Tamraght in April

In April the sea off Agadir averages about 18.0 °C (3/2 mm or 4/3 mm on O’Neill’s chart). The Surf Atlas describes April as leftover Atlantic swell in more manageable sizes with fewer surfers as Europeans head home, and suggests it suits intermediates best, though it is fun around Taghazout. (Weather Atlas, checked 2026-11-06.)

Air temperatures average about 12 °C at night to 22 °C in the day.

Spanish readers: Semana Santa moves every year with Easter, which can fall between late March and late April. In 2027, Palm Sunday is on 21 March, Good Friday on 26 March and Easter Sunday on 28 March (Catholic Church Times, Easter 2027), so Holy Week falls before April that year. It is a popular travel week for Spain, so if you’re travelling that week, book earlier. The fit check helps you pick a house by the atmosphere you want.

And the summer?

Summer waves around Tamraght are usually smaller and less consistent than in winter. The Surf Atlas describes June to August as the low season, mostly windswell, suited to beginners and improvers, with strong winds a recurring issue and worst in summer. The sea off Agadir averages about 19.7 °C in June, 20.2 °C in July and 20.8 °C in August (Weather Atlas, checked 2026-11-06), and you can still learn then.

Summer means fewer big days and more flat ones. If regular waves matter more to you than a quiet line-up, winter and early spring are the better fit.

What to pack for a winter surf week

We’ll confirm with you at booking what equipment is provided, so ask us before you buy or pack a board or wetsuit. For the rest, think evenings and sun:

1. A warm layer for evenings. Air temperatures in Agadir average about 8 to 9 °C at night from December to February (Weather Atlas, Agadir climate, checked 2026-11-06), and the days cool quickly.
2. Sun protection. The sun is still noticeable in January: weather2travel lists a UV index of 4 (moderate) for Agadir in January, and other sources give 4 to 5.
3. Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
4. A towel and a change of clothes for after sessions.
5. Cash for the balance. You pay a 15% deposit to us when you book and the rest in cash to the house when you arrive, so bring euros or plan a cash withdrawal. See what’s locked in.
6. Your flight details. The airport transfer is included both ways when you book a house through us, so read how to get from Agadir airport to Tamraght before you land.

The three houses we work with, SurfsHUB Tamraght, Cactus Surf & Skate House and Hakuna Matata, are all in Tamraght. They pay us when you book through us. Compare the three houses if you haven’t picked yet. We also plan a guide to learning to surf in Morocco, which will cover what a first session looks like.

Pick your month, then your house

The Surf Atlas describes October as good for beginners at Tamraght and November as workable, and April is more manageable in size but suits intermediates best. December to March give you the peak swell and the coolest water, so beginners should expect some days on the beach. Use the fit check to find the house whose atmosphere suits you, ask us about your month, then go back to the Tamraght village guide for everything else about the place.