Essaouira tides today
- Tide now -0.6 ft ↑ rising · high 3:22 am (4.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–4:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 7.5 ft · 67 °F moderate · 12.2 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 68 °F from the NNE, gusts 5 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 5.3–8.1 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 6:28–10:00 am
- Sun 6:52 am–5:54 pm 11 h 2 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:35 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:35 pm
Today in Essaouira there are high tides at 2:38 am (4.8 ft) and 3:03 pm (4.4 ft) and low tides at 8:47 am and 9:05 pm. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:22 am. The sun rises at 6:52 am and sets at 5:54 pm: 11 h 2 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:03 am to 3:03 am and from 1:34 pm to 3:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 7.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the north-northeast (3 mph). Overcast, 68 °F.
Fishing in Essaouira today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:03 pm, coefficient 96
- Major period 1:34–3:34 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light cross-shore wind (4 mph) and 6.3 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 100 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, combines the 3:03 pm high tide and a major period. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:00 am, with the 2:38 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 9:00 am to 9:50 am, with the 8:47 am low tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: common octopus, small-spotted catshark, European conger and Atlantic bonito. What you can catch
Beach day in Essaouira
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 83 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 8:47 am: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 6.4 ft
6.4 ft waves every 12 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:47 am
Low tide at 8:47 am and 9:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:38 am and 3:03 pm. Coefficient 100 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Essaouira
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- Plage d'Essaouira 0.9 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Essaouira
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:38 am 4.8 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Low tide 8:47 am -4.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:03 pm 4.4 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 9:05 pm -4.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 28 min to high tide at 3:22 am.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 2:38 am high tide and 96 for the 3:03 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 13 (5.6 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (-5.1 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 102, 9.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 28, 3.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:52 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 2:38 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 8:47 am · -4.8 ft | High tide 3:03 pm · 4.4 ft | Low tide 9:05 pm · -4.3 ft | Coef. 100 | 92% | Major periods 1:03 am · 1:34 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:53 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 3:22 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 9:34 am · -4.4 ft | High tide 3:52 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 9:52 pm · -3.7 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:53 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 10:28 am · -3.8 ft | High tide 4:47 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:45 pm · -3.0 ft | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:54 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 5:09 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 11:33 am · -3.2 ft | High tide 5:53 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 11:51 pm · -2.4 ft | Coef. 66 | 65% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:55 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 6:19 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 12:55 pm · -2.7 ft | High tide 7:14 pm · 2.0 ft | — | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:56 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 7:43 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 2:25 pm · -2.6 ft | High tide 8:41 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:57 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 2:45 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 9:04 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 3:42 pm · -2.9 ft | High tide 9:54 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 56 | 32% | Major periods 6:56 am · 7:19 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Essaouira has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.5 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Essaouira
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.7 ft
- Significant7.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest15 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 15 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 15 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 7.5 ft with a period of 12 s, from the northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 67.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.4 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Essaouira today
Surf today
Very good- 4.3–6.6 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.2 ft swell at 11 s from the northwest, average
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 8:47 am)
- Light: First light 6:27 am · sunrise 6:52 am · sunset 5:54 pm · last light 6:18 pm
- Tide: high 2:38 am (4.8 ft), low 8:47 am (-4.8 ft), high 3:03 pm (4.4 ft) and low 9:05 pm (-4.3 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 66.0 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
- Energy: 551 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and glassy water. 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with a good size and glassy water, though with big surf.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Essaouira today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (3:03 pm): little current from 2:40 pm to 3:20 pm
- 5.8 ft swell at 11 s from the northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (4 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:38 am (2:20–3:00 am), low tide 8:47 am (8:30–9:10 am), high tide 3:03 pm (2:40–3:20 pm) and low tide 9:05 pm (8:40–9:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.4 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 66.0 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:18 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:35 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 3:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell. Also worth a look from 8:10 am to 9:40 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with a big swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Essaouira
Now in Essaouira
- Low / high
- 67 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 18%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 42
- Saharan dust
- Light
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.06 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 69° | 67° | 67° | 72° | 77° | 73° | 69° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NE | 6 NE | 5 NNE | 4 NE | 6 NNW | 4 N | 3 N | 3 N |
| Gusts | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Waves | 5.4 ft | 5.7 ft | 5.9 ft | 6.0 ft | 6.0 ft | 6.3 ft | 6.8 ft | 7.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 68° 3 NNE 7.5 ft
- 3:00 am 71° 4 NE 7.5 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 3 ENE 7.3 ft
- 9:00 am 69° 3 SSW 7.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 6 W 6.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 5 W 6.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 1 W 6.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 1 NNE 5.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 67 / 81 °F | 6 mph NNE | 7.4 ft | 2:38 am · 3:03 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 65 / 74 °F | 6 mph W | 7.5 ft | 3:22 am · 3:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 73 °F | 11 mph SSW | 5.5 ft | 4:11 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 64 / 73 °F | 6 mph NW | 4.5 ft | 5:09 am · 5:53 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNE | 5.3 ft | 6:19 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 72 °F | 7 mph NNE | 5.1 ft | 7:43 am · 8:41 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 73 °F | 14 mph NNE | 4.1 ft | 9:04 am · 9:54 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 70 °F | 9 mph N | 3.0 ft | 10:11 am · 10:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 71 °F | 6 mph NE | 4.3 ft | 11:04 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 74 °F | 6 mph ESE | 4.3 ft | 11:50 am | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 75 °F | 8 mph S | 3.2 ft | 12:15 am · 12:30 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 77 °F | 11 mph S | 5.4 ft | 12:51 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 64 / 81 °F | 28 mph SSW | 7.2 ft | 1:25 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 76 °F | 22 mph SSW | 7.2 ft | 1:58 am · 2:17 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 65° / 74° 7.5 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 65° / 73° 5.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 64° / 73° 4.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 62° / 73° 5.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 65° / 72° 5.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 64° / 73° 4.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 60° / 70° 3.0 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+8.9 °F; normal high: 72 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Essaouira
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:58 am
- Full dark 6:47 pm
- Civil dawn 6:27 am
- Civil dusk 6:18 pm
- Solar noon 12:23 pm (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 2 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:20 pm
- Full dark 6:47 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,198 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Essaouira
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:03–3:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:34–3:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:00–10:00 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:05–8:05 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Essaouira
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Essaouira) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.8 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Sidi Megdoul Lighthouse 1.4 mi south
- Light
- Light that goes dark once every 4 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Oc WRG 4s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 62 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near EssaouiraTides nearby
- Diabat2.3 mi
- Moulay Dourayne11 mi
- Lisra18 mi
- Hamra27 mi
- Igouzouln28 mi
- Douar Tabaayat36 mi
- Id Errais38 mi
- Iskourane39 mi
- Zawiyet Sidi Hsayen43 mi
- Swira Laqdima45 mi
Essaouira at a glance
- Town or city of about 85,137 people. Coordinates: 31.513° N, 9.770° W.
- It is 63 mi southwest of Safi, the main place in Marrakesh-Safi. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 3 min later than in Safi.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ord Omar (2.4 mi), Lkarkoura (3.9 mi).
Questions about EssaouiraQuestions
What time is high tide today in Essaouira?
Today in Essaouira there are high tides at 2:38 am (4.8 ft) and 3:03 pm (4.4 ft) and low tides at 8:47 am and 9:05 pm. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Essaouira?
At 5:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Essaouira?
At 6:53 am. First light comes at 5:59 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:03–3:03 am, Minor 9:00–10:00 am, Major 1:34–3:34 pm, Minor 7:05–8:05 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Essaouira?
Overcast, from 67 °F to 81 °F, with a light air from the north-northeast (3 mph) and a 18% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Essaouira?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.5 ft waves with a period of 12.2 s from the northwest. The water is 66.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Essaouira?
The best time to visit Essaouira is from May to September: highs of 71 °F to 74 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).