Conditions at Mada's in April
April: Southern Hemisphere Pulses Meet Clean Lining
April is the classic transition to the southwest monsoon, and Mada's catches it well. The swell direction shifts strongly into the SSE and S sector: SSE 34.5%, S 25.5%, SSW 16.2%, with SE adding 5.0%. That puts a solid 60% of the energy in the SSE/S window and a large portion coming straight into the southeast-facing reef. Average size holds at 3.3ft (1.0m), but there is a better spread into the 1-1.5m range, and the average period reaches 7.0s, giving waves a touch more push.
Wind distribution begins to shift: W/WSW flow becomes the most common at 24.4% W and 18.8% WSW, while the offshore quadrant still totals 29.8% with WNW 16.7%, NW 7.7%, NNW 4.6% and N 0.8%. Ideal wind frequency remains high at 57%. Rain increases to 4.05mm/day and the humidity builds, but water temp climbs to 30.2°C, the warmest of the year, with air temps around 28.4°C. April can deliver some of the best combinations at Mada's: larger southern pulses sending clean, punchy sets down the reef whenever the WNW/NW wind takes over the mornings.
Average Spot conditions at Mada's in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mada's 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 Mada's for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mada's 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 Mada's.