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Conditions at Saltburn in April
April: The NE Machine
April is all about direction. The average swell height drops to 3.6ft (1.1m) and the period shortens slightly to 7.3s, but the wave rose becomes incredibly focused: a massive 20.0% of all swell arrives from the NNE, with NE adding 10.6% and N another 9.6%. When this north-easterly windswell sets in, Saltburn is one of the most exposed spots on the North Yorkshire coast-the fetch is right down the North Sea and wave faces can be lined up and rippable.
However, April is a transition period for wind. Offshore flow from SSE/S/SSW/SW totals about 30%, while onshore N/NNE/NE/NNW winds jump to around 25%. The classic spring issue is a cold NE wind blowing against the swell, especially if high pressure parks over Scandinavia. Air temperatures average 7.1°C, water temp has crept up to 7.6°C, and rainfall is moderate at 1.92mm/day. Bring a spring hood and pick your windows.
Average Spot conditions at Saltburn in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saltburn 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 Saltburn for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saltburn 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 Saltburn.