Windguru Essaouira spots explained — GFS vs local thermal, gust columns, and why tarde models undercall Alizés until ground truth.
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Essaouira vento forecast apps show numbers; locals read patterns. Windguru Essaouira bay spots often underpredict tarde thermal add-on — if GFS says 14 knots at 15:00, praia may see 20+ once desert heat kicks in.
Columns that matter
- Wind direction: NE side-shore is the default Alizé pattern
- Gust vs average: gusts spike near harbour walls and bay edges
- Swell period: surf planning separate from vento planning
Cross-check Windy and MeteoBlue but confirm with your school same manhã. Essaouira surf weather splits: glass dawn, ventoy tarde — plan both if you're multi-sport.
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