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Conditions at Fistral Beach in April
April: Shoulder-Season Promise
April signals a transition at Fistral. Average swell drops to 1.3m (4.3ft) and the period shortens to 10.2s, yet the beach still lights up on a consistent diet of W and WNW swell totaling over 54% of all wave energy. The 2m-plus days are fewer, but there are plenty of clean 1-1.5m waves, especially when a low lingers west of Ireland. Importantly, the ideal wind window peaks at 27% in April, the highest of the year, due to an increasing number of east and SSE offshore breezes. Water temperature edges up to 10.1°C and air averages 9.6°C, making dawn patrols much more appealing. It is not the biggest month of the year, but it can be one of the most user-friendly for fun, rippable waves on a longboard or a small-wave board.
Average Spot conditions at Fistral Beach in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fistral Beach 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 Fistral Beach for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fistral Beach 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 Fistral Beach.