Surf spot

Plage Mordjane

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Country: Algeria
Coordinates: 36.8984, 8.4302

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.7	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NW	NW	NW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW
Wave period (s)	4.5	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.4	4.3	4	4.2	4.1	4.1	3.9	3.8	3.6	3.5	3.5	3.4	3.1	3	3	3	3	3	3	3.3	3.1	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.5	3.5	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.3	3.1	3.1	6.8	6	6.3	6.1	5.8	5.8	5.9	6	6	5.9	5.8	5.7	5.3	5.1	5.1	5.2	5.1	5	4.6
Wave energy (kJ)	13	11	10	10	10	9	8	6	5	3	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	10	34	63	69	63	59	59	57	52	47	43	37	30	25	25	25	23	19	16
Wind speed (km/h)	6.6	6.1	5.5	7.9	13.6	7.9	2.4	4.4	5.1	5.2	4.4	7	10.7	9.3	2.6	5.4	5.4	5.4	4.7	5.8	11.4	10.4	4.1	5	5	3.9	4.1	3.6	12.3	9.7	5.5	4.4	4.5	3.1	3.3	4.1	9.7	10.2	2.5	1.5	6.7	6.1	4.6	4	13.1	13.3	7.4	1.8	3	2.6	4.6	4.1	15.5	10	6.3	1.5
Wind direction	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWCross-off	WNWCross-on	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNEGlassy	SGlassy	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SGlassy	NWCross-on	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNEGlassy	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SGlassy	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NOnshore	NEGlassy	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	NGlassy	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	ENECross-on	SEGlassy	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	NWGlassy	NNWOnshore	NNEOnshore	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	SWCross-off	SECross-off	SSEGlassy	NGlassy	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	NECross-on	SGlassy	SSEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNWOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNECross-on	SSEGlassy

Plage Mordjane is a surf spot on the Algerian Mediterranean coast, known more for its scenic setting and local wave potential than for consistent, world-class surf. It’s typically a small, beachy break that can pick up swell when North Atlantic or Mediterranean storm systems send energy into the coast, especially in autumn and winter.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a beach break, with waves shaped by sandbanks.
Best conditions: Works best with a solid swell, light offshore winds, and favorable sand formation.
Consistency: Not highly consistent; surfable days can be occasional.
Crowd level: Often uncrowded compared with more famous surf destinations.

Conditions and suitability

Skill level: Better suited to beginners on smaller days, but can become more challenging when the swell rises.
Board choice: A shortboard may work on better days, but a funboard or longboard can be useful when waves are smaller and softer.
Hazards: As with many beach breaks, shifting sandbanks, rip currents, and changing conditions can affect safety.

Atmosphere

Plage Mordjane offers a quiet, natural coastal feel, with a distinctly local North African setting. It’s a good place for surfers who enjoy exploring less-traveled spots and don’t mind variable conditions.