Conditions at Curl Curl in April
April: Longer Lines, Cleaner Winds
April is when Curl Curl starts to feel like a proper surf spot again. The average swell is 5-6ft (1.7m) on a 9.4s period, and ideal wind hits 34%. SSE swell is the dominant directional class at 19.2%, followed by SE (17.3%), ESE (13.7%), E (12.8%) and S (11.6%). Just as important, the wind tables start to fill with W (5.2%), WNW (4.9%), NW (5.1%) and NNW (8.0%), giving the beach more offshore and cross-offshore run. ENE/NE winds are fading, though S/SSW directions still bring periods of southerly flow. Water temperature drops to 22.3C, air to 19.6C, and precipitation falls to 2.28mm/day. With more Tasman Sea lows developing, April regularly delivers powerful, rideable E/SE groundswell groomed by early morning westerlies.
Average Spot conditions at Curl Curl in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Curl Curl 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 Curl Curl for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Curl Curl 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 Curl Curl.