Conditions at Inch Reef in April
April: Cleaner, Smaller, Spring Shift
April is the first month where spring really takes over. Average wave height drops to 3.9ft (1.2m) and period shortens to 10.9 seconds, which means less raw power but still plenty of rideable waves. The swell rose spreads out: WNW (28%), W (21%), NW (18%) and NNW (11%) are all well represented, with most waves in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class. It is a fun, rippable month, but the longer-period windows still serve up clean, lined-up walls.
The biggest change is wind. Ideal offshore flow jumps to 35 percent, with NNW at nearly 12% and N/NNE/NE adding another 16%, so there are plenty of glassy mornings before the sea breeze kicks in. The water is still fresh at 10.7°C but starting to warm, while air temperatures average 8.9°C and rainfall drops to around 3.1mm per day. If you want winter-style swells without the freezing air, April is a solid pick.
Average Spot conditions at Inch Reef in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Inch Reef 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 Inch Reef for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Inch Reef 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 Inch Reef.