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Conditions at Spot Kontiki in April
April: Autumn's Bigger, Heavier Southern Swell
April marks the true autumn transition. Average swell jumps to about 5-6ft (1.7m) and the average period reaches its annual peak of 13.6s, so there is no shortage of power. However, the direction becomes much more locked into the SSW: 92% of the recorded swell is from that direction, with only 5% from the preferred SW window and no meaningful WSW/W/WNW energy. This is the catch at Kontiki: the ocean is producing serious groundswell, but much of it is angled away from the beach's optimal exposure. The wind remains tricky, with S and SSW winds totaling around 60%, though ideal offshore conditions still occur about 13% of the time. When those rare offshore east/northeast mornings align with the 13.6s SSW swell, expect well-refracted, powerful sets. Water temperature drops to 17.5°C, air averages 19.9°C, and rainfall is minimal.
Average Spot conditions at Spot Kontiki in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Spot Kontiki 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 Spot Kontiki for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Spot Kontiki 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 Spot Kontiki.