Conditions at Turtles in April
April: The Offshore Season Hits Its Stride
April is a turning point at Turtles. The monsoon has fully shifted and the wind is ideal 65 percent of the time. Average swell height is 1.7m (5.6ft) with a powerful 13.7s period, and the direction broadens out through the S and SSW quadrant: S (34.9 percent) and SSW (50.3 percent) combine for 85 percent of the total energy. Although a pure S swell is slightly less direct for the west-facing beach, the long period allows plenty of refraction around the island, and the clean offshore flow makes the most of it. Winds from ESE (22.4), SE (16.4), and E (10.0) keep the faces groomed and the barrels crisper. With rain down to 9.24 mm/day and water temperature at 29.4°C, April offers excellent surf in a warm, tropical setting. This is when the season starts to look very good.
Average Spot conditions at Turtles in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Turtles 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 Turtles for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Turtles 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 Turtles.