Conditions at Kirra in April
April: The Autumn Sweet Spot Arrives
April is a genuine sweet spot at Kirra. Ideal offshore wind climbs to 61%, the average period reaches 8.6s, and the swell stays at 1.1m (3.5ft), but now with more SE/SSE content: E 36%, ESE 34% and SE 17%. This directional spread, combined with S (19%) and SSE (19%) winds, produces a much cleaner mix. The north-facing orientation of the beach means the S/SW wind is blowing straight offshore, holding the faces open on the abundant E/ESE groundswell. Waves in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range dominate, and every East Coast Low or Tasman low-pressure system adds a chance of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) sets. The climate is pleasant: air temperature averages 23.1°C, water temperature is 24.7°C, and rainfall drops to 2.97mm/day - a good month to find quality and fewer crowds.
Average Spot conditions at Kirra in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kirra 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 Kirra for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kirra 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 Kirra.