Conditions at Taghazout in April
April: The Spring Transition Begins
April marks the turning point. Average swell height eases to 2.0m (6.6ft) and period compresses to 10.9s - still capable, but with a more mixed windswell component in the mix. The swell rose is heavily compressed toward the NNW (46.3%), with NW at 23.9% and WNW at 6.7%. The energy is more northerly and less west in the water, meaning Taghazout loses some of the direct, wrapping quality that makes winter so special.
The wind picture is the real challenge. Ideal offshore flow drops to 42%. The powerful NNW/NW wind regime takes over: NNW totals 35.1%, NW 18.7%, much of it in the 20-40kph range. These winds create cross/onshore chop on the west-southwest-facing beach. Easterly offshore winds are less frequent (E 3.5%, ENE 2.9%, NE 3.3%), so you have to pick your windows carefully.
Air temperatures warm to 18.1°C (max 29.7°C), precipitation drops to 0.42mm/day, and the sea is still a cool 17.1°C. April offers fun, punchy waves - just bring patience for the afternoon sea breeze.
Average Spot conditions at Taghazout in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taghazout 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 Taghazout for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taghazout 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 Taghazout.