Conditions at Hanstholm in April
April: Sizing Down, Shifting Winds
April sees the average swell height drop to around 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) at 1.1m, and the period slide to 6.1s. The swell field starts to become more composite: WNW is now the dominant direction at 18.0%, with W and WSW also significant, but a noticeable NE component enters the picture as spring setups change. The favorable N/NNE/NW/NNW swell directions improve slightly to about 13.5%, and the ideal surf wind window holds at 10%, so while it is smaller, it can still be clean and playful. Wind data show an almost even split between WNW/W and NE/ENE, which means offshore-onshore battles are common. You may find waist-to-shoulder-high waves on the better days, especially from a secondary NW swell augmented by a light SSE breeze. Water temperature rises to 6.5°C and air temperatures to 6.8°C, making dawn patrols much more civilized. Keep expectations fun-sized; April is more about groomed small waves than raw power.
Average Spot conditions at Hanstholm in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hanstholm 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 Hanstholm for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hanstholm 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 Hanstholm.