The measurements for the water temperature in Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.
The graph below shows the range of monthly Essaouira water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Essaouira
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Min °C
16
15.9
15.9
16.3
16.9
18.5
19
19.3
19.9
20.1
18
16.7
Max °C
19.8
18.5
18.8
19.5
20.6
21.7
22.4
23.3
23
22.6
21.1
19.2
Min °F
62.3
61.7
61.7
62.6
63.9
66.6
67.6
68.3
69
69.1
65.6
63
Max °F
66.1
64.3
64.6
65.8
67.6
69.8
71
72.3
72.1
71.6
68.7
65.5
7 day tide forecast for Essaouira
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
High 02:49am (3.83m)
Low 09:05am (0.61m)
High 03:14pm (3.60m)
Low 09:18pm (0.75m)
High 03:31am (3.74m)
Low 09:46am (0.72m)
High 03:55pm (3.49m)
Low 10:00pm (0.88m)
High 04:13am (3.57m)
Low 10:28am (0.90m)
High 04:37pm (3.33m)
Low 10:43pm (1.07m)
High 04:55am (3.34m)
Low 11:11am (1.13m)
High 05:21pm (3.13m)
Low 11:29pm (1.29m)
High 05:42am (3.08m)
Low 11:58am (1.37m)
High 06:12pm (2.93m)
Low 12:24am (1.51m)
High 06:38am (2.83m)
Low 12:55pm (1.59m)
High 07:15pm (2.76m)
Low 01:37am (1.68m)
High 07:55am (2.64m)
Low 02:13pm (1.73m)
High 08:41pm (2.68m)
*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest port (Agadir, Morocco) and may differ by up to half and hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.
These average ocean temperatures for Essaouira are calculated from several years of archived data.
Map showing location of Essaouira (31.512500, -9.770000)
Variations
Whilst sea temperatures for Essaouira are as accurate as current data allows, there may be slight local and regional variations depending on conditions. Time of day and wind direction may have a temporary local effect as can water flows from neraby rivers.
Alternate names for Essaouira As Suwayrah, Aş Şuwayrah, ESU, Ehs-Suvejra, Ehssuehjra, Es Suira, Essaouira, Magador, Mogadar, Mogador, alswyrt, swyrh, Эс-Сувейра, Эссуэйра, אסואירה, الصويرة, صویره