Conditions at Malik's in April
April: Southern Hemi Swell Fires Up, but the Westerly Sea Breeze Wrecks the Surface
April brings a major shift: the ideal-wind percentage collapses to 14 percent as the wind rose swings to WSW (17.2%), W (22.2%) and WNW (17.8%). Those directions are onshore at Malik's and they quickly chop up the lineup. Meanwhile, the swell gets significantly better-S (28.2%) and SSW (40.1%) dominate, with SW adding another 17.0%, and the average wave period reaches 12.0s. The bulk of the SSW/SW energy sits in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, and there is a notable 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) band from WSW/W. If you can find a clean dawn window before the onshore wind builds, the swell quality is the best since March; otherwise expect lumpy, bumpy surf. Rain increases to 3.65 mm/day, while air and water temperatures climb to 28.4°C and 29.9°C respectively.
Average Spot conditions at Malik's in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Malik'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 Malik's for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Malik'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 Malik's.