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Conditions at Freshwater West in April
April: Spring Cleanliness but a Sinking Energy
April marks the start of the fair season as the Atlantic storm machine begins to wind down. Average swell height drops to 4.3ft (1.3m) and the period shortens to 8.9 seconds, signaling a shift toward less organized windswell. The direction is still excellent: WSW swell accounts for 33.0%, W for 13.3% and SW for 12.2%, so Freshwater West always has something to work with. The biggest improvement is the wind. Ideal offshore flow from the NNE through E quadrant jumps to 26% as spring high pressure becomes more frequent. NNW winds are also common at 11.9%, providing a clean-ish lateral push across the beach. With water temps rising to 9.8°C and air averaging 9.2°C, April tends to produce small but well-shaped surf, perfect for carving up a shortboard rather than charging heavy winter slabs.
Average Spot conditions at Freshwater West in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West.