Morocco's water never gets tropical-warm, but it never gets Atlantic-Europe cold either. For most of the year a single 3/2mm fullsuit is all you need. Here's the exact breakdown by season, with water temperatures month by month. Updated for 2026.
One of Morocco's biggest advantages over surfing in Britain, Ireland or northern France is that you never need heavy 5/4mm suits, boots, gloves and hoods. Water temperatures on the main Agadir-to-Essaouira coast stay between roughly 16°C in mid-winter and 23°C in late summer — a comfortable range that a 3/2mm wetsuit handles almost all year.
🌊 Check today's water temperature for 13 spots →| Season | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | 16–18°C | 3/2mm (or 4/3mm for dawn) |
| Spring (Mar–May) | 17–20°C | 3/2mm fullsuit |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | 20–23°C | 2mm shorty / spring suit |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | 19–22°C | 3/2mm fullsuit |
If you only own one wetsuit and plan to surf Morocco, make it a 3/2mm fullsuit. It's the single most versatile choice for this coast.
Wetsuit thickness is written as two numbers, like 3/2mm. The first number is the neoprene thickness around your core (warmth); the second is around your arms and legs (flexibility for paddling). More thickness means more warmth but less flexibility. So a 4/3mm is warmer than a 3/2mm, but slightly stiffer to paddle in.
Water drops to 16–18°C. A 3/2mm fullsuit works for most surfers, but if you feel the cold — or you're out for dawn sessions before the sun warms the air — a 4/3mm is more comfortable. Some surfers add thin booties for early starts. This is also when the swell is biggest, so you'll be in the water a long time on good days.
3/2mm or 4/3mmBooties optionalWater warms from 17°C to 20°C as the season turns. A 3/2mm fullsuit is ideal — enough warmth for cooler mornings without overheating on sunny afternoons. The most versatile time of year, gear-wise.
3/2mmThe warmest water of the year, 20–23°C. A 2mm shorty or spring suit is plenty for midday sessions, and in peak August heat some surfers wear just boardshorts and a rash vest. Keep a 3/2mm handy for windy or early-morning sessions.
2mm shortySpring suitThe sweet spot: warm 19–22°C water with the first proper swells arriving. A 3/2mm fullsuit covers you comfortably. Early-autumn warm spells may even let you get away with a shorty at midday.
3/2mm| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 3/2mm (4/3mm for comfort) |
| February | 16–17°C | 3/2mm (4/3mm for comfort) |
| March | 17–18°C | 3/2mm |
| April | 18–19°C | 3/2mm |
| May | 19–20°C | 3/2mm |
| June | 20–21°C | 3/2mm / spring suit |
| July | 21–22°C | 2mm shorty / spring suit |
| August | 22–23°C | 2mm shorty / boardshorts |
| September | 21–22°C | 3/2mm / shorty |
| October | 20–21°C | 3/2mm |
| November | 19°C | 3/2mm |
| December | 17–18°C | 3/2mm (4/3mm for comfort) |
Most surf camps and schools in Taghazout, Tamraght and Imsouane include wetsuit hire in their packages, so first-timers rarely need to travel with one. If you surf often and want your own, a 3/2mm is the smartest single purchase for Morocco.
The Moroccan sun is strong even in winter. Apply reef-safe waterproof sunscreen to your face and neck, and consider a surf hat for long sessions. A rash vest adds UV protection on summer days in boardshorts.
🌊 Open the live Morocco surf forecast →Planning the rest of your trip? Read our month-by-month guide to the best time to surf, our beginner's guide, and the best surf spots ranked by level · Taghazout Guide.