Conditions at Ouakam in April
April: Longer Lulls, Still Plenty of Punch
April signals the transition away from winter's peak. The average wave height eases to 1.7m (5.6ft) and the average period drops to 10.8s, indicating a mix of groundswell and windswell. The direction is still dominated by NNW at 88.4%, with NW taking 9.1%. The key change comes in the wind field - the offshore N component remains substantial (28.9%), but the cross/onshore NNW wind now dominates 53.4% of the time, trimming the ideal-wind percentage to just 13%. Waves remain solid but are more prone to wind-affected faces. Water temperature starts to climb again at 20.6°C, and with dry, warm days (average air 20.8°C), the late-day sea breeze often picks up. Look for mornings with a fresh N wind to find the cleanest, most powerful lined-up sets.
Average Spot conditions at Ouakam in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ouakam 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 Ouakam for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ouakam 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 Ouakam.