Conditions at El Jadida in August
August: Trade Swell Remains Tiny
August remains deep in the summer doldrums, though slightly longer periods than July (8.9s) hint that the ocean is beginning to stir. Average height is still just 3.9ft (1.2m), with the swell distribution again dominated by NNW (81.4%) and NW (18.1%) sources. These short-period, low-energy waves are rideable on a high-volume board, but they lack the push and form to make El Jadida light up. The wind regime is nearly as bad as July: NNE (43.8%), N (15.8%), NNW (15.4%) and NE (11.1%) keep the surface bumpy, and ideal offshore winds only appear 8% of the time. When the ocean briefly goes clean during an early morning slack tide, there are a few fun little peaks, but patience is required. Air temps stay warm at 23.7°C average (min 17.8°C, max 37.6°C), water temperature is at its warmest of the year at 22.0°C, and precipitation is minimal at 0.08 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at El Jadida in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Jadida during August. 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 August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Jadida for August. 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.