2nd Beach (Ored Omar)

The beach immediately downwind of Essaouira's main bay, reached via a short downwinder along the coast. It picks up more open-ocean swell than the sheltered main bay, giving bigger, punchier waves for riders wanting more challenge without a long drive.

Wind

quality	same trade-wind system as Essaouira Bay, less sheltered by the Iles Purpuraires
direction to shore	side-shore

Water

type	waves

Levels

beginner	no
intermediate	yes
advanced	yes
notes	A step up in wave size from the main bay - a natural downwind progression for riders based in Essaouira

Launch & crowd

Hazards

Bigger swell/shorebreak than the main bay
No services on the beach itself - arrange a pickup or walk back

Travel basics

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · surf-forecast.com