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Conditions at Mount Maunganui in April
April: Autumn Gold at the Mount
April is arguably the best month of the year at Mount Maunganui. The autumn transition delivers a magical combination: a still-strong optimal swell window at 65.5 percent of all waves, an average period of 8.7s, and an ideal offshore wind score that jumps to 47 percent. On top of that, the size distribution gets chunkier, with NE and ENE both contributing meaningful energy in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class, pushing the average height to 1.2m (4ft) while the beach keeps its shape. WSW winds dominate at 14.9 percent, with W at 9.8 percent and SW at 8.0 percent providing most of the clean days. The water is still a pleasant 19.0°C and air temperatures are comfortable at 16.8°C. This is the month to book the trip, with clean, groomed surf and plenty of open sandbars along the base of Mauao.
Average Spot conditions at Mount Maunganui in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mount Maunganui 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 Mount Maunganui for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mount Maunganui 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 Mount Maunganui.