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Conditions at Pencit Reef in April
April: Smaller Swell, Lighter Breezes
April marks the end of the reliable NE monsoon. Average swell height falls to 1.1m (3.6ft) with a period of 9.4s; ENE continues to dominate at 66.3%, with NE at 27.1%. Most waves now sit in the 0.5-1.5m band, meaning Pencit Reef can still offer waist-to-chest-high peaks, especially on the better reef sections.
Wind-wise, April is a transition month. The monsoon relaxes and wind directions become more variable, but ideal offshore flow from S-SW is still only around 8% of the time. The prevailing E/ESE/SE winds are onshore or cross-onshore, although speeds are noticeably lower than in winter. This reduces the wind-blown factor but does not produce glassy, offshore perfection. If you can find a day with a gentle S-SSW breeze, the 3-4ft waves become super fun and rippable. Water temperatures climb to 28.6°C and rainfall hits a seasonal low of 5.8mm/day - the start of the hot, dry shoulder.
Average Spot conditions at Pencit Reef in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pencit Reef 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 Pencit Reef for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pencit Reef 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 Pencit Reef.