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Conditions at Victoria Bay in April
April: Light Winds Meet Clean Groundswell
April is a changing of the guard. The ideal wind percentage jumps to 43% as NNW winds at 9% and a more balanced westerly/northwesterly mix reduce the dominance of ESE/SE trades. This is the first month where the surface is genuinely clean on a regular basis, and it shows in the quality of Victoria Bay sessions.
Swell heights average 7.5ft (2.3m) with a long-period 11.6s, and the direction mix is superb: SSW at 26%, S at 14%, SW at 13%, SSE at 9%, plus a solid SE/ESE component. The preferred ESE-S window accounts for 31% of the total, while big southwest groundswells are on the rise. Most waves fall in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, and the cooler air at 18.1°C and water at 17.5°C signal the approaching winter rhythm. This is one of the most underrated surf months of the year at Vic Bay.
Average Spot conditions at Victoria Bay in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Victoria 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 Victoria Bay for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Victoria 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 Victoria Bay.