The Surf Window

Mehdia

Rabat-Salé, Morocco

Beach breakIntermediate

Near the mouth of the Oued Sebou river north of Rabat, Mehdia Plage delivers punchy, shifty beach break peaks that fire on Atlantic swells and attract the Rabat surf community year-round.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

November–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Punchy, shifty peaks, good power for the size

Length

50–80m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The peaks shift with the sandbar, reading the lineup takes experience

Hazards

  • •River mouth rips near the Oued Sebou
  • •Strong currents on bigger swells
  • •Water quality can be affected near the river mouth

Local Tips

  • •The south end of the beach near the kasbah tends to have the most consistent banks
  • •A popular spot with Rabat's surf community, expect a crowd on weekends

Location

Map showing the location of Mehdia in Rabat-Salé, Morocco

34.2490, -6.6807