Conditions at Tifnit in April
April: Swell Still There, Wind Turning Against The Grain
April marks the first real step down in surf quality at Tifnit. Average swell height is still around 6ft (1.9m), but average period drops to 10.9 seconds, putting it at the lower edge of the powerful bracket. The swell direction remains NNW-heavy, with a striking 46.7 percent from NNW and another 27.9 percent from NW; the open coastline will still see plenty of lines. However, the wind rose tells the real story. Ideal wind conditions drop to just 15 percent as NW winds climb to 28.8 percent, WNW to 15.8 percent and NNW to 17.0 percent. These directions are directly onshore for the west-facing beach, and much of that wind blows in the 20-40kph range. The plus side is the ocean has warmed slowly to 17.6°C and air temperatures average 17.9°C with less rain, but only the occasional dawn or dusk offshore easterly will bring truly clean conditions. Late April can become increasingly marginal as the trade-wind regime takes hold.
Average Spot conditions at Tifnit in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tifnit 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 Tifnit for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tifnit 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 Tifnit.