Conditions at Uluwatu in April
April: Dry Season Locks In
April marks the real turning point. The average swell height is 5-6ft (1.7m), but the period rises to 13.8s, giving the SSW/SW groundswell far more push. SSW is now 65.4%, S 17.6% and SW 12.0%, with a strong concentration in the 5-6ft (1.5-2.0m) band and a nice 11.2% push of 6-8ft (2-2.5m) from the SSW. Wind direction flips dramatically: ESE (32.2%), E (19.8%) and SE (13.2%) become the primary winds, while W collapses to just 5.6%. Ideal wind reaches 71%. April has the classic Uluwatu feel: long lines, groomed faces, and plenty of power. Air temps 28.1°C, water 29.1°C, precipitation down to 4.23 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Uluwatu in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu.