Conditions at Martinique in April
April: Southern Swell Wins the Day
April sees the first meaningful shift toward more southerly swell and slightly warmer conditions. Average wave height eases to 1.4m (4.6ft) with the period dropping marginally to 8.4s, still rideable and punchy. The wave rose is now led by SSW at 19.6%, S at 17.2% and SSE at 12.2%, meaning the southern quadrant truly dominates. Wind patterns become more mixed, with NNW still strong at 11.7% and SW/SSW increasing, resulting in a 34% ideal wind score. Water temp is still cold at 1.9°C, but air temp climbs to an average of 2.9°C with less extreme minimums. April offers some of the best ratios of solid south swell to manageable wind for the spring period.
Average Spot conditions at Martinique in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Martinique 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 Martinique for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Martinique 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 Martinique.