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Conditions at Pippies in April
April: Longer Periods, Cleaner Windows
April is the first month that really hints at winter. The average period climbs to 9.1s and the average height remains at 5ft (1.6m), giving a more powerful, organised swell. The wave rose is still stuffed with favorable direction: ESE (24.8%), SE (21.3%), E (18.2%) and SSE (16.2%) combine for over 80% of observations. Southerly energy begins to creep in, with S (3.5%) also present. Wind directions are shifting, too: although SSE (16.7%) and S (17.2%) still dominate, westerly flow is increasing, with W (3.7%), WNW (3.7%), NW (3.7%) and NNW (6.3%) totalling close to 17%. Onshore E/ESE/SE/SSE flow drops to around 36% and ideal wind improves to 30%. With air temps at 20.7°C, water still warm at 24.3°C and precipitation easing to 3.04 mm/day, April offers some of the best balance of the low season - still tricky, but with more clean shoulder sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Pippies in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pippies 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 Pippies for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pippies 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 Pippies.