Conditions at Sopelana in April
April: The Spring Shoulder Fires Up
April signals a shift to the fair shoulder season. The average swell height drops to 1.4m (4.5ft) and the period shortens to 10.8s, yet the swell direction is still favorable - over 80% of the waves come from the N-NW sector, with NW and WNW leading the charge. The distribution is packed with fun-sized 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) waves, while late-season low pressure can still deliver head-high-plus sets. Ideal winds are present 28% of the time, and S/SSW/SW winds remain frequent enough to occasionally groom the surface. With air temps near 12.5°C, water at 13.9°C and 2.79mm/day of rain, a 4/3 wetsuit is still standard. April is a mix of winter leftovers and spring warmth - not as consistent, but often clean and playful.
Average Spot conditions at Sopelana in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sopelana 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 Sopelana for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sopelana 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 Sopelana.