Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Moulay Bouchta, Morocco

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Moulay Bouchta...

Moulay Bouchta is a coastal city in Morocco. The water temperature around Moulay Bouchta has average variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 14.6°C (58.3°F) in January up to 23.8°C (74.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (66°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Moulay Bouchta is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Moulay Bouchta?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Moulay Bouchta is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Moulay Bouchta. A spot that might be worth checking out is Moulay Bousselham, which is about 71.5km (56miles) away from Moulay Bouchta. Click here for directions and for more information on Moulay Bousselham and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Moulay Bouchta are Mehdya Beach, which is roughly 90.1km (56miles) away, and Tarifa, located roughly 108.5km (67.4miles) from Moulay Bouchta.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are in close proximity to Moulay Bouchta. The closest decent beach is Tarifa, which is 108.7km (67.5miles) away from Moulay Bouchta. If you have some extra time, you can also try Cala Arenas, which is 110km (68.3miles) away from Moulay Bouchta.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Moulay Bouchta?

The water temperature around Moulay Bouchta is warm, reaching up to 24°C (75°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or thin wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during December, January, and February, temperatures cool down to approximately 15°C (58°F). During this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Moulay Bouchta?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 15 to 20°C (58-67°F) during December, January, and February. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during summer when temperatures reach 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Moulay Bouchta: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Moulay Bouchta...

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