Conditions at Kvassheim in April
April: Cleaner Windows, Smaller Waves
April is the month where conditions get statistically friendlier even as the ocean calms down. Average swell drops to around 4-5ft (1.4m) and period to 8.2s, which still carries enough energy for fun waves on an exposed SW-facing beach. The swell rose tilts hard toward the NW at 20.6% and WNW at 13.1%, with the optimal S/SSW/SW/WSW sector contributing around 23%. The most encouraging number is the wind: ideal offshore flow reaches 25%, the highest of the year, and NW/NNW flows dominate at approximately 30%. That means more groomed conditions, even when the swell is not huge. Air temperature climbs to 5.6°C on average with a max of 16.6°C, water sits at 6.2°C, and precipitation drops to 2.99 mm/day, making April one of the more pleasant months for dawn patrol if you can find a decent swell pulse.
Average Spot conditions at Kvassheim in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kvassheim 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 Kvassheim for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kvassheim 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 Kvassheim.