Conditions at Klitmöller in April
April: The Sweet Spot of Spring
April trades raw size for rideability. Average swell height falls to around 4ft (1.2m) and period shortens to 6.6s, but the frequency of NW and WNW swell jumps dramatically. WNW is 15.9%, NW is 14.0%, and the ideal N/NNE/NW/NNW sector climbs to around 26%. Most waves are in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range, with the occasional 6ft+ set. Wind is offshore only 20% of the time, but the offshore flow is often lighter and more aligned with the SE/SSW quadrant. Water temperature rises to 6.6°C and air to 6.8°C, while precipitation is at its lowest of the year at 1.75 mm/day. April is the classic month for fun, clean, rippable surf before summer slop sets in.
Average Spot conditions at Klitmöller in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Klitmöller 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 Klitmöller for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Klitmöller 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 Klitmöller.