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Conditions at Witches Rock in April
April: Transition to Southern Groundswell
April is a transitional month in the best possible sense. The average wave period jumps to 13.1s, the longest of the year so far, and the ideal wind window reaches 50%. While ENE has not disappeared entirely (9.5%), the spectrum shifts toward more favorable directions: SSW takes over at 26.5%, SW adds 9.1%, and S/SE/SSE contribute a combined 35.8%. The average height dips slightly to 1.2m (4ft), but the quality of the waves is much higher because the energy is aligned with the southwest-facing beach. Winds are lighter and often offshore from NE/ENE, making mornings glassy. Rain begins to increase with 0.66mm/day and water temperature warms to 28.2°C. This is a great month for fun, rippable waves, provided you can catch a clean window between the shifting wind patterns.
Average Spot conditions at Witches Rock in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Witches Rock 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 Witches Rock for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Witches Rock 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 Witches Rock.