Surfing at Sidi Kaouki, Essaouira, Morocco
Essaouira, Morocco·Beach break

Surf Lessons in Sidi Kaouki

Sidi Kaouki is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are great for beginners — mellow waves and sandy bottom, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.

Today's Conditions

Full forecast
Waves

Overhead

10s period

Wind

9 kph

SW

Water Temp

16°C

Cool — full wetsuit

Surf Rating

7.0/10

Great day to surf

Surfing at Sidi Kaouki

We don't have instructors listed at Sidi Kaouki yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. The waves here are beginner-friendly — if you bring your own board or rent locally, it's a great place to practice.

Best tide

low, mid

Best wind

East, Southeast

Best swell

Northwest, West, North

About surfing in Sidi Kaouki

Sidi Kaouki is a beach break located in Essaouira, Morocco. It's one of the friendliest spots in the area for people learning to surf — expect mellow, forgiving waves and a sandy bottom that's easy on your feet.

Sidi Kaouki is a beginner-friendly beach break located in Essaouira, Morocco. This welcoming spot offers gentle, forgiving waves ideal for first-time surfers and those building confidence on a board. Best on Northwest and West swells with East/Southeast offshore winds, it provides a safe and enjoyable learning environment with consistent, manageable waves.

What to bring

Pack a full wetsuit — the water can be cool. Most instructors include board and wetsuit in the lesson price.

Know before you go — Sidi Kaouki

Here's what you should know about surfing at Sidi Kaouki — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.

The waves

Sidi Kaouki is a beach break. The waves break gently over sand, which makes it forgiving when you fall. Perfect for first-timers.

Best conditions

  • Tide: low, mid
  • Wind: East, Southeast
  • Swell: Northwest, West, North
See today's forecast

When to go

Sidi Kaouki has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is cool at 16°C.

Ready to try Sidi Kaouki?

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.

Looking for surf lessons in Sidi Kaouki, Essaouira, Morocco? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Essaouira is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.

¿Buscas clases de surf en Sidi Kaouki, Essaouira, Morocco? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Essaouira es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.