Surf spot

Ain El Turk

Forecast conditions and map view for Ain El Turk in Algeria. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Algeria
Coordinates: 35.7378, -0.7359

Metric
Metric	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00
Wave height (m)	1	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.6	0.4	0.3	0.5	0.7	0.9	1	0.9	0.7	0.6	0.3	0.5	0.8	1	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3
Wave direction	NNE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NNE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	5.4	5.7	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.8	5	4.3	4.4	4.3	4	4.2	4.5	4.8	4.7	5.1	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.8	5.3	5.7	5.6	5.1	5	4.8	4.8	4.3	4.2	4	3.8	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.3	3.3	3.1	3.1	3	2.9	2.9	2.8	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.9	2.3	2.1	2.3	2.5	2.6	2.5	2.7	2.9	3	2.9
Wave energy (kJ)	56	43	39	34	25	16	13	20	20	18	20	14	7	3	10	24	33	43	36	24	19	4	17	37	45	37	21	17	15	11	9	8	6	4	3	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1
Wind speed (km/h)	6.9	9	9	9.2	18.5	19.7	19.7	15.7	11	10	10.9	11.2	23.6	24.6	22.5	21.4	13.2	9.4	10.4	10.9	15.5	20.1	18.1	17.3	11.5	10.2	11.2	15.4	17	15.5	17.7	9.6	6.9	3.6	3.7	4	10.8	12.6	6.6	3.6	1.8	1.3	2.5	2.3	9.7	10.8	7.6	5.5	4.4	4.7	7.1	10.2	12.6	16.1	15.3	12.2
Wind direction	ECross-off	NNECross-on	ENECross	NECross-on	NCross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross	NECross	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross	NCross-on	NGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NOnshore	NOnshore	NNECross-on	NEGlassy	NGlassy	NWGlassy	SGlassy	NNEGlassy	NCross-on	NOnshore	NCross-on	NCross-on	NGlassy	NGlassy	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NOnshore	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on

Aïn El Turk, Algeria is a surf spot on the Mediterranean coast near Oran in northwestern Algeria. It’s more of a coastal beach-break area than a famous global surf destination, but it can produce surf when Mediterranean swell and wind conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beach break, with conditions varying a lot depending on sand movement
Best conditions: Works best with a clean northwest to north swell and offshore or light winds
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful when it’s on, but often inconsistent
Crowds: Usually low to moderate, depending on season and local conditions
Water: Mediterranean water, so it can be mild in summer and cooler in winter

Surfing style

Aïn El Turk is generally better for: - Beginners to intermediate surfers when the waves are small and soft - Shortboard or funboard riding on better swells - Occasional longboard sessions when the surf is mellow

Conditions and seasonality

Surf in this region is often seasonal and storm-dependent
Fall and winter tend to offer the best chance of rideable swell
Summer is usually smaller and more suited to relaxed sessions or water sports

Local vibe

Aïn El Turk is also a popular seaside resort area, so the atmosphere is more coastal holiday town than remote surf outpost. There are beaches, cafés, and a local crowd enjoying the shore, especially in warmer months.