Conditions at Kuta in April
April: The Sweet Spot of the Year
April is the standout month for surf quality at Kuta. The average swell height is a manageable 5ft (1.5m), but the period jumps to 13.8s, and an incredible 74% of all wave energy comes from the SSW. The height distribution shows 41% in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range and 47% in the fun 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, meaning Kuta's peaks are powerful without being overwhelming.
The wind data explains why April is so good: ideal conditions prevail 56% of the time, the highest of any month. ESE winds climb to 34% as the trades begin, but they are mostly light to moderate, and the N/NE offshore quadrant is consistently represented. Water temperature sits warm at 29.3°C, air temps average 27.7°C, and rainfall drops to 4.06 mm/day. If you want the best chance of long-period SSW groundswell with clean winds at Kuta, April is the target.
Average Spot conditions at Kuta in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kuta 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 Kuta for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kuta 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 Kuta.