Conditions at Yoff Beach in April
April: Transition, but Still Blown Out
As the Atlantic begins to wind down, April still averages a solid 5.5ft (1.7m) of swell with a period of 10.8s. The directional spread remains overwhelmingly NNW - 88.4% of all waves, with the bulk (52.4%) in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range. NW adds 9.1%. The surf still has power, just a little less period than the dead of winter.
The wind pattern is now dominated by NNW flow (53.4%) and north winds (28.9%), with NNE down to 10.2%. The ideal offshore wind percentage nudges up to 3%, a sign that the background flow is loosening its grip. These are small mercies, but a few cleaner sessions are possible when a low-pressure trough gives the coast a rare southerly push. Water temp rises to 20.6°C, and with only 0.24mm/day of rain, it's a dry, warm month that still struggles to deliver clean surf on a regular basis.
Average Spot conditions at Yoff Beach in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yoff Beach 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 Yoff Beach for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yoff Beach 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 Yoff Beach.