Conditions at Cobden in April
April: Autumn Gold and the Best Wind/Swell Trade of the Year
April is where Cobden starts to shine. The average swell is around 6ft (1.8m) and the period reaches 12.2s, so the water is full of powerful, organized groundswell. WSW still leads at 51%, while the favorable W-WNW-NW-NNW window accounts for 32% of all incoming swell. Onshore wind drops to just 25%, while ideal offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE flow reaches 40%. The ESE quadrant alone contributes 20.6% of all wind, acting as a natural offshore fan for the NW-facing beach. The result is long, clean, rippable waves with occasional firing 2m (6.5ft) sets. Water temp is still comfortable at 15.6°C, air averages 11.8°C, and rainfall is around 5.47mm/day. If you want the best balance of size, period, and surfable conditions in the shoulder season, April is it.
Average Spot conditions at Cobden in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cobden 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 Cobden for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cobden 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 Cobden.