Conditions at El Jadida in October
October: The Atlantic Comes Alive
October is where the Moroccan surf season turns the corner in a big way. Average wave height jumps to 5.2ft (1.6m) and the average period climbs to 11.6s, reflecting the first strong extratropical storms of the season. The swell direction broadens - NW (45.3%), NNW (36.1%), WNW (8.8%) and W (1.8%) - with more west in the mix than the summer months. This is powerful, organized groundswell that makes the NNE-facing sandbars at El Jadida come alive. Ideal offshore winds also improve sharply to 24%. Although NNE (21.3%) and NE (18.8%) still dominate the wind rose, the increase in S/SSW/SW/WSW flow, especially around developing lows, creates more all-time sessions. The ocean is still warm from summer at 21.1°C, air temps average 20.9°C (min 12.4°C, max 35.1°C), and rainfall is a moderate 1.36 mm/day. This is the month when the magic starts coming back, and it doesn't leave until spring.
Average Spot conditions at El Jadida in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Jadida during October. 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 October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Jadida for October. 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.