Extreme High Swell Events on the Moroccan Atlantic Coast

4.0 Case Study 1 » 4.1 About the Case

This case study examines a strong swell event that occurred on the Moroccan Atlantic coast from 6 to 7 January 2014.

The north and center of the Moroccan Atlantic coast from Larache to Sidi Ifni is an important region for many reasons. It contains the country’s main ports, including the oil port of Mohammedia, the commercial port of Casablanca, and the energy port of Jorf Lasfar. The area also has other important economic activities, including tourism.

map of Morocco with ports and commercial or otherwise important coastal cities labeled

Marine weather forecasts are important for coastal activities as well as for planning operations at sea. Marine weather forecasts are broadcast each morning in bulletins spanning one to five days.