Conditions at Portsalon in April
April: Cleaner Windows and the Start of Shoulder Season
April sees the average swell height drop to 2.0m (6.6ft) and the period settle at 10.5s, but the frequency of favorable NNE-E swell rises to one of the highest of the year. Combined, NNE/NE/ENE/E directions appear in nearly 5% of observations, with most waves in the 1-2m (3.3-6.6ft) range. The dominant W and WNW swells also become less oversized, with WNW carrying a healthy 20% share, mostly 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft). With 29% ideal wind and lighter spring breezes, April is much more manageable. Water temp climbs to 9.4°C, air to 7.5°C, and rain eases to 2.7mm/day. Look for low-pressure systems tracking farther north to light up the NE quadrant under offshore SSW winds.
Average Spot conditions at Portsalon in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Portsalon 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 Portsalon for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Portsalon 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 Portsalon.