Conditions at Paunch in April
April: Smaller Shoulder-Season Surf
April is a true shoulder month. The average swell drops to 3.3ft (1.0m), the average period shortens to 7.5s, and the NE windswell spreads out: 38.5% in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range and 38.9% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. ENE still contributes around 10.6%, giving the east-facing break some of its preferred angle. Ideal winds are present 84% of the time, led by WNW (26.9%), NW (17.4%) and W (17.6%), but speeds are lighter and more variable. The wet season is starting to breathe, with rainfall increasing to 3.81 mm/day; air temps average 25.2°C and water temperature has warmed to 28.7°C. Expect fun but less powerful waves-good for logging and high-performance turns when the offshore breeze is up.
Average Spot conditions at Paunch in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Paunch 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 Paunch for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Paunch 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 Paunch.