Conditions at Sabon in April
April: Shoulder Season Surprises
April marks a noticeable downshift in the North Atlantic's output, though Sabon still sees plenty of action. Average swell height drops to 2.1m (6.9ft) and periods shorten to 10.9s - moving from heavy groundswell to a more mixed windswell/groundswell regime. The direction window remains remarkably consistent: WNW (18.0%), NW (17.1%) and NNW (14.2%) are all well represented, but the wave-height distribution shifts toward the 1-2m (3.3-6.6ft) range, making for more manageable, rippable conditions.
The wind regime starts to change, too. NE and NNE winds become more prominent (14.6% and 10.9% respectively), which are cross-shore and not particularly favorable. The ideal wind percentage eases to 35%. Air temps warm to 12.8°C and water holds at 13.7°C, with rain around 3.18mm/day. In April, the surf isn't as heavy, but the lighter winds and smaller waves offer better odds for a clean, fun session.
Average Spot conditions at Sabon in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sabon 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 Sabon for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sabon 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 Sabon.