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Conditions at Oum El Bouir in April
April: Transition and Trades
April sees the winter groundswell begin to lose its luster. Average height is still around 5ft (1.6m), but the period drops to 9.9s, so the surf feels more rushed and less powerful. The swell direction tilts further north, with N (23%) and NNE (10%) taking a larger share, and NNW still the biggest bucket at 45%. The NE trade flow is now in overdrive: NNE alone accounts for 44% of the wind, much of it at 20-40kph, and ideal wind is only 8%. This is a month for wind-sheltered banks and the occasional offshore lull, not for marathon sessions. Water temperature is 18.6°C, air averages 19°C, and there is no meaningful rain.
Average Spot conditions at Oum El Bouir in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir.