Conditions at Lista in April
April: Smaller, Cleaner Shoulder-Season Surf
April is the beginning of the manageable season. Average swell height drops to 1.2m (4ft) and the period to 7.2s, but the quality becomes easier to read. The wave rose still shows a solid 24% of energy from the S/SSW/SW/WSW window, often in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range. This is fun, rippable, groveling territory rather than heavy North Sea power. Wind statistics are more favorable too: N to ENE offshore flow reaches about 11% of the time, equal to the best winter months, and onshore S/SW winds decrease to around 16% of observations. The most frequent winds are E and NW, and when E flow takes over, surfaces stay semi-groomed and the crowd thins. Spring air temperatures warm to about 6°C, water temperatures start to rise from 6°C, and precipitation drops to 2.6mm per day-making April drier, brighter, and more pleasant. For the average surfer, April can be the most user-friendly month at Lista.
Average Spot conditions at Lista in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lista 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 Lista for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lista 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 Lista.