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Conditions at Duranbah in April
April: The Gold Coast's Autumn Gem
April is where the season turns in Duranbah's favour. The wind is ideal 44% of the time, largely thanks to a developing S to SSW flow ahead of passing fronts, while true offshore W/SW windows become more common. Swell stays consistent at 3-4ft (1.1m) with a healthy 8.6s period; E (36%) and ESE (34%) energy is supplemented by SE (17%) groundswell. The surf is punchy and more organised, with less trade-wind slop than summer. Rain eases to around 3.0mm/day, air temps average 23.1°C and the water remains warm at 24.7°C - an excellent month for long sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Duranbah in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Duranbah 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 Duranbah for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Duranbah 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 Duranbah.