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APR 29 · 09:14 CET
12 KIN ON THE BEACH
WATER OPEN OCEAN
LIVE
§ ATLAS / MA / ESSAOUIRA

Essaouira.

Wind like a metronome. Medina walls at your back, Atlantic at your feet.

Big airWaveAdvancedConsistent
LIVE · ESSAOUIRA09:14 CET
Wind
0 kn
GUSTS 23 · N
NE
Score
OK
Kite
13–16 m
On water
12
Coordinates
31.51°N
Atlantic Coast
Best season
Apr–Oct
Varies by wind
Water
Open ocean
open ocean
Level
Advanced
Check conditions
Schools
6 certified
IKO · VDWS
Shops
2 local
Gear & rental
§ Forecast · 7-day · Open-Meteo · ECMWF

Read the week like a kiter.

Three models, blended. Confidence shown per day, so you can plan a long-haul trip without guessing.

My level:· 15–25 kn ideal
Sat
6
NE
20
KN · G 40
Good
90%
Sun
7
NE
19
KN · G 37
Ride-able
85%
Mon
8
NE
20
KN · G 39
Good
80%
Tue
9
NE
19
KN · G 37
Ride-able
75%
Wed
10
NE
13
KN · G 25
Low
70%
Thu
11
NE
9
KN · G 19
Low
65%
Fri
12
NE
8
KN · G 16
Low
60%
Good for youManageableToo strongToo light
UPDATED 5 MIN AGO · OPEN-METEOBLENDED CONFIDENCE 84%
§ Buddy finder · Essaouira · this week

Never kite alone.

Friday
10:00 – 14:00
All levelsFreeride · Foil
4 riders · hosted by Maya K.
Saturday
09:00 – 12:00
Intermediate+Big Air
2 riders · hosted by Luca T.
Saturday
14:00 – 17:00
AdvancedWave · Strapless
1 rider · hosted by Carlos R.
Sunday
08:00 – 11:00
Beginner OKFreeride
3 riders · hosted by Sophie M.
§ Notes from the beach · last 48h · 3 verified

The campfire, digitized.

Tomás H.WIND✓ VERIFIED
18 min

Levante is building. Already 18 kn at Los Lances, perfect for 10m. East parking is full — come by bike.

Inès M.SAFETY✓ VERIFIED
2 h

Rescue boat back on the water starting today. Lifeguards confirmed a sandbar has shifted 40 m east of the old one.

Maya K.GEAR
5 h

Ripped my 11m yesterday — Cristian at Core repair has me back up in 36 h. Tell him Maya sent you.

Local crewBEACH✓ VERIFIED
Yesterday

Beach clean-up Sunday 08:00 at the lighthouse. Coffee + croissants on us. Bring gloves.

§ FAQ · Essaouira

Common questions.

Is Essaouira good for beginners?+

Essaouira is rated Advanced. We recommend intermediate or advanced riders. There are 6 schools for lessons if needed.

What kite size for Essaouira?+

At the current wind of 25kn, a 7–9m kite is typical. Always check the live forecast and adjust for gusts (33kn).

What is the best season for Essaouira?+

Essaouira in Atlantic Coast has reliable wind April through October. The strongest and most consistent conditions are typically in summer months when thermal winds combine with regional patterns.

What are the water conditions at Essaouira?+

Essaouira offers open ocean conditions — versatile for most disciplines.

§ Local spot chat · Essaouira · live

What the beach is saying.

Luca T.DEWIND
08:42

Levante picking up nicely. Launching from El Balneario, flat section totally clear.

Maya K.ESPARKING
09:01

Parking at Bolonia is free until 10. After that €3. Kite beach not too crowded yet 🤙

Agent · just now
09:07

Wind consistency 94% · Gusts +4kn · Beach flag: GREEN · 34 riders logged in the last hour.

Carlos R.MXLOCAL
09:23

Anyone doing a downwinder to Bolonia? Looking for someone to drive the shuttle.

Yuki F.JPSAFETY
09:31

Watch the rocks on the right side when the wind hits 30+. Happened yesterday, fine now.

Sophie M.FR
09:44

Carlos I can do the shuttle! Meeting at the kite center at 10:30?

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