Conditions at Oyambre in April
April: Rippable Spring NW Swell
April sees the first real decrease in size and period. Swell averages 1.4m (4-5ft) at 10.7s - clean lines with a bit less grunt. The direction is still excellent for Oyambre: 42.5% from the NW, 22.8% from the NNW and 13.8% from the WNW. Waves in the 0.5-2m (2-6ft) range are the bread and butter, with the softer 1-1.5m (3-5ft) waves giving you plenty of maneuverable faces on a shortboard.
The spring wind regime is shifting, and ideal offshore wind drops to 28%. ENE winds (11.5%) and E winds (9.4%) become more frequent, which tends to build onshore sea breezes during the day. The classic April program is dawn patrol before the wind gets up, with a 4/3 wetsuit because water temp is only 13.7°C. Air temp averages 12.4°C and rainfall remains moderate at 2.62 mm/day. It is not as consistent as winter, but there are plenty of playful days.
Average Spot conditions at Oyambre in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oyambre 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 Oyambre for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oyambre 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 Oyambre.