Conditions at Arish in April
April: Punchy Mix, Less Size
April is a crossroads month for Arish. The average swell height is still respectable at 1.6m (5-6ft), but the average period has fallen to 9.9s, putting the surf in the average-to-punchy range rather than the powerful long-period groundswell zone. Direction-wise, N (23%) and NNW (45%) dominate, with NNE (10%) and NW (18%) filling in the rest; the true W/SW window remains essentially closed. The trade wind is now firmly in control, with NNE pumping at 37%, NE at 19% and N at 17% of observations. Good surf days are becoming fewer, and ideal surfing wind only clocks in at 26%.
Even so, April is far from flat. The combination of modest size and shorter period can produce fun, rippable beachbreak wedges, especially if you score a morning with lighter offshore flow before the trade wind ramps up. Water temperature warms to 18.5°C, rain stays minimal, and the desert heat starts to build. Bring a step-up for the winter remnants, but expect plenty of mid-length fun.
Average Spot conditions at Arish in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arish 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 Arish for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arish 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 Arish.