Conditions at Bude in April
April: Shoulder Season Gems
April is the classic shoulder month at Bude. Average swell has eased to about 4ft (1.3m) and the period drops to 9.5 seconds. The west-northwest window remains dominant, with W (33.5%) and WSW (23.1%) swells providing most of the energy, but wave heights are increasingly concentrated in the 0.5-1.5m range rather than the winter slabs. The silver lining is wind: ideal offshore conditions climb to 29%, the highest of the year, and lighter spring breezes make for cleaner surfaces. Water temperature is still cool at 10.0°C, average air temperature is 8.8°C and precipitation drops to 2.39mm/day. April is not the month for XL Bude, but it can serve up playful, rippable waves without the brutal winter weather. When a late-season low stalls west of Ireland, Bude can still see a solid W/NW swell with clean offshores.
Average Spot conditions at Bude in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bude 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 Bude for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bude 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 Bude.