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Conditions at Smiths Beach in April
April: The Autumn Sweet Spot
April is hard to beat at Smiths Beach. Average swell rises to 6-7ft (2.0m) with a 12.8-second period, and the dominant SW/WSW combo (41.9 and 12.1 percent) produces a solid, powerful groundswell. More importantly, the percentage of ideal offshore wind jumps to 29 percent, the highest of the entire year. This is the month where size and cleanliness overlap most often.
The synoptic pattern sees high pressure beginning to drift north while Southern Ocean lows deepen. Wind speeds ease significantly compared with summer, with less 30-40kph pounding and more light S/SW flow. Expect pumping, rippable surf on the better days. Water temperature remains warm at 21.1°C, and rainfall is still modest, so April should be circled on the calendar.
Average Spot conditions at Smiths Beach in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Smiths Beach 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 Smiths Beach for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Smiths Beach 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 Smiths Beach.