Conditions at Bore in April
April: From Winter to Shoulder Season
April is a transition month on the Jæren coast. Average wave heights drop to 0.9m (3.0ft) and periods shrink to 7.5s, so the heavy overhead winter surf becomes less consistent. The swell direction is still excellent, with NW at 22.0%, WNW at 16.0%, W at 13.2% and WSW at 8.9% of the wave rose. However, many of those waves are in the smaller height categories, and the ideal wind percentage falls to 12%. The wind field is dominated by NNW at 21.3%, which is cross-shore and often messy, with secondary SE and SSE winds. When an Atlantic front slips through and the wind turns offshore from the east or southeast, April can still produce clean, rippable mid-period surf. Water temps rise slightly to 6.2°C and air temperatures climb to an average of 5.5°C, but the ocean is still far from warm. It is a month for wetsuit commitment and a careful eye on the forecast.
Average Spot conditions at Bore in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bore 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 Bore for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bore 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 Bore.