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Conditions at The Bluff in April
April: Longer Periods, Better Breezes
April is where The Bluff starts to show its true potential. Average size is 4.3ft (1.3m), but the period expands to 13.3s and the ideal-wind percentage jumps to 26%. Swell directions are still overwhelmingly SW (48.7%) and SSW (42.4%), with most surf in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and a healthy portion of 5-6ft (1.5-2m) sets. The wind rose rotates toward the offshore quadrant: SSE runs 19.9%, SE 8.0%, and ESE 4.0%, giving more glassy mornings and less junky afternoon texture. With water temp at 26.5°C and air temps cooling to 26.8°C, April is a genuine shoulder-season standout.
Average Spot conditions at The Bluff in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Bluff 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 The Bluff for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Bluff 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 The Bluff.