Conditions at St. Peter-Ording in April
April: Transition, Offshore Hopes and Smaller Waves
April is the calm before the summer flatline. Average swell height falls to 0.7m (2.3ft), average period bottoms out at 4.9s, and the wave energy shifts toward shorter, locally generated windswell. NW dominates the swell direction at 18.4%, followed by WNW at 14.3%, WSW at 12.0% and W at 11.1%. However, much of this swell is small, and the chance of surf above 1.5m (5ft) drops to around 7%.
Despite the smaller surf, April has one of the most interesting wind profiles of the year. Though NNW winds blow 11.4% of the time, the offshore ENE-E-ESE-SE quadrant is active at roughly 27%, the highest share of the year. This means cleaner, more groomed surfaces whenever a northwesterly windswell fills in. The catch is the short 4.9s period, which keeps the waves soft and hard to ride unless a stronger low-pressure system organises the sea.
April is the driest month, with just 1.48mm/day of precipitation. Air temperatures average 7.4°C, water temperatures climb to 6.9°C, and the longer daylight makes the small but semi-clean waves more attractive. This is a great month for logging longboard miles on the inside or working on your groveler game.
Average Spot conditions at St. Peter-Ording in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at St. Peter-Ording 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 St. Peter-Ording for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at St. Peter-Ording 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 St. Peter-Ording.