High waves expected along Morocco's Atlantic and Gibraltar coasts

High waves expected along Morocco's Atlantic and Gibraltar coasts
Monday 17 March 2025 - 11:42

The Ministry of Equipment and Water announced that the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic coast between Cape Spartel and Tarfaya will experience high waves, ranging from 4 to 6.5 meters, starting Monday afternoon.

According to the ministry’s statement, the highest waves are expected between the port of Tangier Med and Cape Spartel, as well as along the Atlantic coast between Cape Spartel and Cape Hadid (Essaouira), during the night of Monday into Tuesday.

The statement also mentioned that strong winds from the southwest will begin on Monday morning along the Atlantic coast between Cape Spartel and Essaouira, and in the evening on the Strait of Gibraltar.

The high tide periods on Monday and Tuesday will occur between 4:30 and 5:20 AM, and between 4:50 and 5:30 PM, with wave heights ranging from 3.20 to 3.80 meters.

Weather conditions are expected to improve starting Tuesday afternoon.

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