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Conditions at Waitpinga in April
April: The Sweet Spot Arrives
April delivers the combination that Waitpinga is famous for. The average swell is 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), the period jumps to 12.1s, and ideal wind hits 29%. SSW remains the dominant swell source at 54.8%, but SW has grown to 25.2%, giving the beach more westerly angle and a more organized, powerful wave. The 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range is well represented, and 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) pulses show up more frequently.
As cold fronts begin their march across the Bight, the wind field becomes more variable. SE/SSE flow is still present, but the N/NNE sector is strong enough to generate regular offshore mornings. Rainfall increases to 1.13mm/day, often delivering fresh west/northwest wind ahead of each front - exactly what this SSW-facing beach needs. Water temperature drops to a crisp 17.9°C. April is the moment when long-period Southern Ocean groundswell truly locks in.
Average Spot conditions at Waitpinga in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Waitpinga 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 Waitpinga for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Waitpinga 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 Waitpinga.