Conditions at Getxo in April
April: Spring Shoulder
Spring officially turns down the volume. Average height is 4.5ft (1.4m) and average period drops to 10.8s, a clear step away from peak winter power. The NW sector still dominates - NW at 40.6%, WNW at 21% and NNW at 18.8% - but the percentage of larger 2m-plus waves shrinks noticeably. This is classic shoulder season: plenty of rideable surf, but you will need to pick the right day. Air temperatures climb to 12.5°C, water to 13.9°C, and rainy days become less persistent at 2.79mm/day. Ideal wind days come in at 41%, and when the easterly offshore breeze kicks in, clean 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves are a joy.
Average Spot conditions at Getxo in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Getxo 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 Getxo for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Getxo 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 Getxo.