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Conditions at Westbrook in April
April: Autumn Transition Opens the Clean-Window Season
April is where Westbrook begins to fire with consistency. Swell height stays at 5-6ft (1.7m), period pushes to 10.0s, and ideal wind climbs to 35%. Swell directions spread across the target zone: SSE 20.0%, E 17.9%, SE 17.5%, ESE 15.5%, plus 14.9% S. The S component matters - it is generated by the first serious frontal systems of the season, and it refracts into the SSE/SE lines that work so well at this beach. Wind observations still show NE (14.7%) and SSW (15.1%) as the heavyweights, but the offshore W/WNW/NW/NNW group now totals 11.9%, with NNW alone at 5.2%. This is the month where dawn patrol becomes a habit: clean, lined-up, rippable 3-6ft (1-2m) waves with occasional 6ft (1.8m) sets, and drier autumn air making it all feel easier. Water temp 24.2°C, air 22.3°C, rainfall 1.70 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Westbrook in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Westbrook 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 Westbrook for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Westbrook 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 Westbrook.