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Conditions at Baked Beans in April
April: Transitional Power Arrives
April marks the real transition to the winter surf season at Baked Beans. The average swell height climbs to 2.1m (6.9ft) and period lengthens to 11.7s, giving the first real taste of long-period Southern Ocean groundswell. Swell distribution still favours SSW at 27.8% and S at 16.2%, but SW becomes more significant at 11.6%, and the 2-2.5m class grows across all southerly directions. Wind conditions are a little more challenging: ideal offshore flow drops to 25%, while W and WSW winds become stronger and more blustery, combining for over 30% of observations as winter low-pressure systems start to march across the region. These are often frontal winds rather than clean offshore breezes. Water temperature begins to cool to 18.8°C, air temps average 19.8°C, and rainfall is modest at 1.28 mm/day. Expect better size, more inconsistent weather, and quality windows between fronts.
Average Spot conditions at Baked Beans in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Baked Beans 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 Baked Beans for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Baked Beans 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 Baked Beans.