Is April a good month to surf Essaouira?

Yes — April falls in Essaouira's main surf season (April–May, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Essaouira in April?

About 17°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Essaouira in April?

Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.

Surf Essaouira in April

Surfing Essaouira in April: in the main surf season, air around 17°C, sea around 17°C, 0.6 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

17°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

0.6 mm/day

Wind

23 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.9 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.9 m (10 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 17°C in April, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Essaouira in April

Offshore of Essaouira, waves in April average 1.9 m (6 ft), above the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.9 m (10 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the NNW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

April in the context of Essaouira's surf season

Essaouira's main surf season runs April–May, September–November. April is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Essaouira?: Yes — April falls in Essaouira's main surf season (April–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Essaouira in April?: About 17°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Essaouira in April?: Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.