Conditions at Fishermans Point in April
April: More South Swell, Still Searching for Clean Windows
April is a transitional month. The average height climbs to 4ft (1.1m) and the period to 11.8s. The swell direction shifts even more toward due S (70.4%), with a dominant band of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) surf; SSW still chips in with another 29.1%. This is the first month where the ITCZ starts to affect local wind patterns, but the ideal wind percentage only reaches 14%. WSW (22.5%), SW (17.2%) and W (16.2%) still dominate the compass rose, making plenty of lumpy onshore days. Still, early mornings can offer an improving SE/ESE breeze, and the long-period S swell is enough to make it surfable. Rainfall increases to 2.43 mm/day and water temperature is a warm 28.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Fishermans Point in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fishermans Point 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 Fishermans Point for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fishermans Point 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 Fishermans Point.