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Golf Course Reef • Statistics for April

Conditions at Golf Course Reef in April

April: The Reef Finds Its Rhythm

April is the first true quality month at Golf Course Reef. Average swell stays at a solid 6ft (1.8m), period reaches 9.0s, and ideal offshore wind jumps to 50%. The dominant swell directions shift toward SSE and S, but SE and ESE still provide plenty of east in the mix. With W/NW offshore flow becoming a regular feature, the reef is much less plagued by sideshore chop and bumpy faces.

The autumnal change is obvious in the air: 19.0°C average with overnight lows near 11°C. Water temperature remains pleasant at 20.9°C. Rainfall drops to 2.51 mm/day. April is the month to start watching the forecast closely.

Average Spot conditions at Golf Course Reef in April

Swell history for April

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for April

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Golf Course Reef 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 Golf Course Reef for your next trip in April.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Golf Course Reef 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 Golf Course Reef.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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