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	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.7	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW
Wave period (s)	4.6	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.4	4.3	4.1	4.2	4.2	4.1	4	3.8	3.7	3.6	3.5	3	2.9	3	3	3	3	3	2.8	2.8	2.6	3.3	3.1	3.2	3.2	3.3	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	2.5	2.9	3.1	5.5	6.5	6.3	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.2	5	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.9	4.8	4.7
Wave energy (kJ)	14	13	10	10	9	9	8	6	5	3	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	3	16	41	63	68	63	53	46	38	31	26	24	20	20	17	15	14	12	10
Wind speed (km/h)	6.1	5.7	5.6	8.1	13.5	9	1.4	5	5.6	5.1	4.3	8.5	14.3	11.3	6.9	5.1	5.2	5	6.2	8.4	14	9.8	4.8	6	6.9	6.2	5.1	6.4	12.3	9.4	3.1	3.6	2.9	2.6	3.8	4.7	8.6	11.4	6.8	3.7	5.5	3.2	5.4	5.9	6.8	9.8	9	4.9	4.8	4.2	2.1	2.2	10.1	9.3	2.7	4.9
Wind direction	SOffshore	SWCross-off	SSWOffshore	WNWCross-on	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NGlassy	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SSWGlassy	WNWCross-on	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	WCross	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WNWCross-on	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NWGlassy	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	NWCross-on	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNWGlassy	SEGlassy	SGlassy	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	NGlassy	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	ENECross-on	SSWGlassy	ESECross-off	ESEGlassy	ECross	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NOnshore	NWCross-on	SSEGlassy	ESEGlassy	SSWGlassy	SSEGlassy	NGlassy	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNEGlassy	SEGlassy

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.