Conditions at Raglan in April
April: The Autumn Sweet Spot
April is statistically the best month of the year for clean Raglan surf. The average swell increases to 1.9m (6.2ft) with the longest average period of the year at 12.6s. Swell direction becomes a touch more westerly, with SW at 31.6%, WSW at 31.5%, and W at 7.4%, giving the points a powerful, lined-up look. The key is wind: ideal offshore wind frequency hits its annual maximum of 34%, as high pressure over the Tasman Sea and Southern Ocean fronts create regular SSW/SW/WSW offshore gradients. Water temp is still comfortable at 18.9°C, air at 15.2°C, and there is more rain (3.53mm/day) to keep the hills green. If there is a month to book a trip for consistent, quality left-handers, this is it.
Average Spot conditions at Raglan in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Raglan 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 Raglan for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Raglan 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 Raglan.