Conditions at Ataka in April
April: Springtime Shoulders
April brings a noticeable drop in size to an average of 1.1m (3.6ft) with period settling at 6.0 seconds. The swell direction is still mixed, with W (11.3%) and WNW (10.0%) plus NW (9.2%) and NNW (16.7%) meaning the ideal quadrant still delivers about 47% of the waves. However, the height distribution is heavily packed in the 0.5-1m range, meaning groveling conditions much of the time.
On the bright side, offshore E-ESE-SE-SSE winds reach their highest share of any month at nearly 24%, and the ideal surf window is 34%. This makes April a good month for longboarding or small-wave fun, especially when a secondary swell rides up. Water temperature starts to climb to 13.5°C (56°F), so you can shed some rubber but still need a decent wetsuit.
Average Spot conditions at Ataka in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ataka 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 Ataka for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ataka 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 Ataka.