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Conditions at Scarborough in April
April: The Winter Machine Starts Firing
April should be circled on every Scarborough surfer's calendar. The average swell height jumps to 2.0m (6-7ft), average wave periods reach 12.7s, and ideal wind conditions occur a healthy 38% of the time. The swell distribution is beautifully textured: SW accounts for 52.0%, WSW adds 10.8% and SSW contributes 15.1%, meaning most waves have a direct angle into the beach. The wind distribution has shifted too - the strong SSW/S sea breeze percentage drops, while E (12.0%) and ESE (10.6%) morning flows become more prominent. Air temps cool to 20.5°C and the water is still warm at 22.0°C, with rain just 1.00mm/day. This is the sweet spot: powerful, long-period SW groundswell hitting a WSW-facing beach with genuine offshore wind opportunities and still-warm water.
Average Spot conditions at Scarborough in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scarborough during April. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Scarborough for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scarborough for April. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Scarborough.