Overview

Aghnajane is a wave spot south of Sidi Kaouki towards Tafadna, on the exposed Atlantic coast. Remote beach with powerful waves and consistent NE trade wind. Less known than the main Essaouira spots, for experienced riders seeking uncrowded wave sessions.

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Spot forecast for Aghnajane

Sunrise 06:45 · Sunset 18:02

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

Next tides

Low tide Tue 20 · 03:55 · 1.3 m
High tide Tue 20 · 10:33 · 2.3 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 16:55 · 1.1 m
High tide Tue 20 · 23:14 · 2.2 m

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Aghnajane: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

395h

in July · 30 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 26 rideable days a month and 395 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is January, at 11 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 47%13-20 knots · 50%21-30 knots · 3%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 50% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is March, at 19 °C. The wettest month is March, with 78 mm.

Monthly averages: Aghnajane

Monthly averages — Aghnajane — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	11.0	90 h	20 °C	6 mm
February	15.0	152 h	21 °C	39 mm
March	13.5	129 h	19 °C	78 mm
April	20.5	239 h	21 °C	8 mm
May	25.0	333 h	22 °C	0 mm
June	26.5	349 h	23 °C	0 mm
July	30.0	395 h	25 °C	0 mm
August	27.5	346 h	26 °C	0 mm
September	24.0	236 h	24 °C	1 mm
October	17.5	182 h	23 °C	8 mm
November	12.5	97 h	23 °C	9 mm
December	15.0	125 h	20 °C	47 mm

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Technical details of Aghnajane spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Beach/reef break. Powerful Atlantic waves. Wave riding. Uncrowded.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Waves 1–2m+. 17–20°C.

Parking

South of Sidi Kaouki, towards Tafadna. Car access on coastal road.

Wind specificities

NE trade wind, side-shore. Similar conditions to Sidi Kaouki but less sheltered.

Hazards

Powerful waves. Remote, no infrastructure. Strong current possible. Experienced riders only.

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