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Conditions at Bantham in April
April: Cleaner Lines, Smaller Waves
April marks a real transition in character. The average wave height drops to 4-5ft (1.4m) and the period to 8.5s, meaning the swell is less powerful but often better organised. The westerly direction is still there - WSW (26.2%), W (15.0%), SW (11.1%) - but a larger portion of the energy falls in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range, so it's more of a small-wave month. The standout is the wind: ideal offshore flow now occurs 21% of the time, the highest since late autumn. The offshore winds from the NE through E quadrant are very pronounced, with combined frequencies north of 20%, and speeds are lighter, making for glassy morning sessions. Rain is at a minimum (2.46mm/day), air averages 8.8°C and the sea is still cool at 10.0°C. Expect clean, rippable banks with the occasional punchy 6ft (1.8m) set from a lingering low - a great month for surfing without the brutal winter grind.
Average Spot conditions at Bantham in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bantham 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 Bantham for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bantham 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 Bantham.