Conditions at Orrua in April
April: Shoulder-Season Consistency
April is one of the last months where Orrua can hold solid, ground-driven surf before summer slows things down. Average swell height eases to 1.5m (4-5ft) and the period drops to 10.8s, so the waves become a bit more punchy than powerful. The swell rose is still beautifully NW-dominant at 39%, with WNW at 29% and NNW at 15.5%. However, the wind becomes more mixed: ideal offshore conditions fall to 33%, and S/SSW winds total only around 12.5%. More frequent NNW and N winds start to chop up the surface, so the morning window matters. Water temperature is 13.9°C, air averages 12.5°C and rain is 2.90 mm/day. A 4/3 wetsuit and a sharp shortboard are the right tools for April.
Average Spot conditions at Orrua in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orrua 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 Orrua for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orrua 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 Orrua.