Conditions at El Jadida in April
April: Bigger Windows, Dropping Energy
April marks a clear step down in Atlantic energy, but the season is far from dead. Average wave height drops to 5.2ft (1.6m) and average period to 11.3s, which moves the surf from powerful to solid but less threatening. The swell direction is still entirely northwesterly - NW 41.7%, NNW 34.9%, WNW 12.3%, W 1.9% - meaning the shape remains clean by default. The wind story becomes more challenging, however. NNE (25.1%) and NE (17.2%) now account for a huge share of the surface flow, with NNW (10.6%) and N (7.1%) adding to the onshore and cross-shore noise. Ideal offshore S/SSW/SW/WSW winds only show up around 20% of the time. When they coincide with a NW swell in the 3-6ft (1-2m) range, you get rippable, fun-sized waves with crisp morning conditions before the sea breeze fills up. Air temp averages 17.0°C (min 9.7°C, max 30.3°C), precipitation falls to 1.08 mm/day, and water temperature rises to a pleasant 18.1°C.
Average Spot conditions at El Jadida in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Jadida during April. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at El Jadida for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Jadida for April. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at El Jadida.