Conditions at Scar Reef in April
April: The Trades Arrive
April is a genuine turning point. The south-east trades start to dominate, and ideal wind jumps to 69 percent. Wind directions are now led by SSE (18.4%), SE (12.2%), S (11.9%) and ESE (6.3%) - all offshore or favourably angled for Scar Reef. Rainfall halves to 4.10mm/day, and the average swell period reaches 13.8s. Average height holds at 4ft (1.3m), with 82.0% of the swell arriving from the SSW. This is still not the cherished N/W/NW groundswell, but the long-period SSW energy combined with clean offshore trades means the reef starts to turn on. Air temp is 26.7°C and water temp 29.8°C, so spring suits are definitely not needed - just patience for the best winds.
Average Spot conditions at Scar Reef in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scar Reef 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 Scar Reef for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scar Reef 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 Scar Reef.