Conditions at Doughmore in April
April: Cleaner Winds and Spring Consistency
April is where Doughmore starts to offer more manageable, rippable surf. The average swell drops to around 4-5ft (1.4m) and the period eases to 10.8s, but the percentage of ideal wind jumps to 29% - the highest of the year. The swell rose is still heavily weighted to the west, with W (30%), WNW (24%) and WSW (17%) combining to keep the beach solidly exposed to Atlantic groundswell.
Light and variable winds become more common, with a healthy spread of NE-E offshore directions totaling 20.6%. This means more glassy, organized surf with fewer blown-out sessions. Air temperatures climb to 8.9°C, water rises to 9.9°C, and rainfall is lower than in winter. For those looking for fun, rippable waves without the brutal winter conditions, April is a high-quality shoulder month at Doughmore.
Average Spot conditions at Doughmore in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Doughmore 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 Doughmore for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Doughmore 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 Doughmore.