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Conditions at Red Tree Reef in April
April: The Clean Shoulder
April is a transition month that stays surprisingly good at Red Tree Reef. The average swell drops to 7ft (2.1m) and the period to 10.8s-still in the long-period, powerful range but with less of the heavy-water punch from winter. The swell direction is overwhelmingly SW/WSW, with SW alone making up 22.4% and WSW another 18.4%; SSW adds 13.6%. This delivers plenty of rideable, mid-sized waves, although the more favorable W/WNW angles are rarer than in the winter months.
Wind is the highlight of April. It has the highest percentage of ideal conditions in the entire year at 30%, with a good mix of SE/SSE/ESE winds in the light-to-moderate range. That makes for many clean, workable sessions on the west-facing reef. Water temps start to rise to 6.2°C (43°F), and precipitation falls to 4.65 mm/day. If you want a quieter, glassier version of the winter swell, April is one of the best-kept secrets.
Average Spot conditions at Red Tree Reef in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Red Tree Reef 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 Red Tree Reef for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Red Tree Reef 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 Red Tree Reef.