Conditions at Magheroarty in April
April: Longer Days, Cleaner Lines
April is where the winter energy starts to moderate into a higher-quality, more rideable wave. The average swell height is 7.2ft (2.2m) with a 10.8s period - still solid groundswell, but no longer in the constant XL range. The swell direction is heavily weighted toward the optimum: WNW 15.8%, W 14.9%, NNW 9.9%, NW 8.9% and N 1.9%. That is an exceptional directional spread for Magheroarty, and a much higher share of the energy sits in the punchy 1.5-2.5m range rather than the oversized category.
The winds offer more opportunity too. Ideal offshore conditions reach 15%, the highest since the previous autumn, and the spring pattern brings lighter S/SW/WSW winds along with occasional northerlies. Air temperature rises to an average of 7.7°C, precipitation falls to 2.90mm/day, and the water slowly warms to 9.4°C. April is a favourite shoulder month for many locals: enough power to deserve a proper shortboard, but with more forgiving conditions and cleaner faces.
Average Spot conditions at Magheroarty in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Magheroarty 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 Magheroarty for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Magheroarty 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 Magheroarty.