Conditions at Beacons in April
April: The Monsoon Flip Brings Onshore Bite
April marks a real change in character. The swell average rises to 4ft (1.3m) and the period extends to 11.6s, with a whopping 94% of energy arriving from the optimal SSE, S, SSW and SW directions. Height-wise, 3-5ft (1-1.5m) is the baseline, but the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range becomes increasingly common. This is powerful swell, but the wind has started to turn. Ideal offshore windows drop to 28%, as W, WSW and WNW winds take over - all onshore or heavily sideshore at this south-facing spot. When a N/NNE burst arrives, Beacons can still surprise, but those moments are fleeting. Water temperature is 30.1°C, air 28.4°C, and precipitation increases to 4.17 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Beacons in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Beacons 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 Beacons for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Beacons 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 Beacons.