Conditions at Padang Padang in April
April: Trades Kick In and the Reef Starts to Line Up
This is where Padang Padang starts to show its true colours. The average swell climbs back to 5-6ft (1.7m) with a serious 13.8s period, and the swell distribution is loaded: 47% of the waves are in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range and another 15.3% push into 6-8ft (2-2.5m). SSW swells dominate hard at 65.4%, while S brings an extra 17.6%, giving a slightly more southerly trajectory that wraps well into the bay. The wind story improves dramatically - ideal offshore conditions hit 70%, with ESE at 32.2% and E at 19.8% building a clean breeze. Rain drops to 4.23mm/day, and water temps hold at 29.1°C. April is the opening act of the true dry season: reliable offshore flow, long-period groundswell, and the first quality sessions of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Padang Padang in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Padang Padang 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 Padang Padang for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Padang Padang 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 Padang Padang.