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Conditions at Thurso East in April
April: Cleaner Windows and Springtime Potential
April brings the first real taste of spring and a gradual easing of the winter fury. Average swell height drops to 1.4m (4.5ft), with period down to 10.3s - still more than enough for a top-tier reef. The swell direction distribution is hugely favourable: NNW accounts for 18.4%, WNW 20.3%, NW 9.7% and W 12.5%, while north and NNE sectors add another 9.9%. Combined, the optimal northern window is over 38% of observations, the highest of the year. Heights are more concentrated in the 0.5-1.5m range, producing fun, powerful and rippable conditions rather than constant bombs.
Wind patterns also improve slightly: ideal S/SSE/SSW offshore winds total 31% of the time, and SE winds are the most frequent single wind sector (12.6%) after the stronger westerlies fade. Air temperature rises to 6.7°C (44°F), water is still a chilly 7.8°C (46°F), and precipitation falls to 2.23 mm/day. April is a prime month for those who want quality without the relentless intensity of deepest winter.
Average Spot conditions at Thurso East in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Thurso East 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 Thurso East for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Thurso East 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 Thurso East.