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Conditions at Jeffreys Bay in April
April: Groundswell Basics Strengthen
April is a serious month. Average swell jumps to 9ft (2.7m) and period to 11.8s, with ideal wind at 41%. The Southern Ocean is waking up. SSW (16.7%) and SW (13.1%) remain the heavy hitters, while E/ESE modestly contributes 4.9%. The wind rose pivots: W (15.4%) and WSW (15.1%) are the most common directions, and onshore E/ENE falls to around 19% combined. The result is a higher percentage of clean, powerful peaks. Air temps drop to 18.8°C, water temp to 17.4°C, and precipitation is 1.41mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Jeffreys Bay in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Jeffreys Bay 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 Jeffreys Bay for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Jeffreys Bay 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 Jeffreys Bay.