Conditions at Parlementia in April
April: Shoulder Season Swell and Quieter Lineups
April marks the transition from winter's heavy groundswells to spring's more inconsistent - yet still fun - surf. The average swell height drops to 1.2m (4ft) and the average period shortens to 11.0s. The direction remains fantastic: WNW (42.1%) and NW (40.4%) together account for 82.5% of the total, so when swell is present, it's almost always hitting Parlementia directly. However, the height distribution is concentrated in the 0.5-1m and 1-1.5m classes, making up 12.8% and 15.4% respectively, with only a small chance of 2m-plus waves. Ideal offshore wind days slide to 29%, and the wind rose reveals a stronger NW and NNW component (11.3% and 11.9% respectively), which means more days of cross-onshore or onshore wind that can chop up the surface. Look for E/SE winds ahead of weak fronts to get the classic glassy, groomed conditions. Water temperatures are beginning to rise to 14.1°C, and air temps average 12.2°C. April is a good month for loggers and longboarders, but serious shortboarders will want to pick their moments.
Average Spot conditions at Parlementia in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Parlementia 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 Parlementia for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Parlementia 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 Parlementia.