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Conditions at Middleton in April
April: Quality Arrives in Earnest
April is where Middleton's calendar truly turns. The offshore wind percentage jumps to 38%, the average period extends to a hefty 12.3s, and the swell begins to split more evenly between SSW (51.6%) and SW (36.2%) as Southern Ocean lows deepen and track closer to the Australian coast. Wave heights stay in the classic Middleton zone, with 22.7% of SSW swell in the 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft) band and 15.0% in the 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft) class, plus the first real taste of 2-2.5m (6.6-8.2ft) sets (4.0%).
The wind distribution becomes remarkably balanced: SSE still leads at 11.4%, but NNW (7.1%) and NNE (7.1%) now match it, creating far more sessions of clean, groomed lines. The cooling trend is unmistakable - air averages 16.7°C, water falls to 18.1°C and rainfall increases to 1.13 mm/day. These are autumn conditions in all their moody, substantial glory. April is the month to start picking apart the banks with confidence: the magic is back.
Average Spot conditions at Middleton in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Middleton 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 Middleton for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Middleton 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 Middleton.