Conditions at Belharra in April
April: Shoulder Season Shuffle
The big winter engine is switching off. April's average swell height falls to 5ft (1.5m) and period drops to 10.8s, though the direction is still excellent: NW contributes 39%, WNW 29%, and NNW 15% - a remarkable 84% of the wave energy coming from the optimal northwest quadrant. However, a larger share of that swell is mid-period energy in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) classes. Ideal wind percentage drops to 26%, with W (11.6%), WNW (12.3%), and NNW (12%) winds becoming more common onshore. Water temperature rises to 13.9°C and average air temps to 12.2°C, making spring sessions more pleasant. This is a month for quality over quantity: chase the tail end of winter lows and you might score; buy into the average day and you will likely get average waves.
Average Spot conditions at Belharra in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Belharra 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 Belharra for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Belharra 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 Belharra.