Is April a good month to surf Taghazout?

April is outside Taghazout's main surf season (October–March), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Taghazout in April?

About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Taghazout in April?

Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.

Surf Taghazout in April

Surfing Taghazout in April: outside the main surf season, air around 18°C, sea around 17°C, 0.4 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

18°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

0.4 mm/day

Wind

21 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.0 m (7 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.0 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 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Taghazout in April

Offshore of Taghazout, waves in April average 2.0 m (7 ft), above the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 5th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.0 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 Taghazout's surf season

Taghazout's main surf season runs October–March. April is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Taghazout?: April is outside Taghazout's main surf season (October–March), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Taghazout in April?: About 17°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Taghazout in April?: Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.