Conditions at Chickens in April
April: Peak Clean and South-Swell Rich
April is the best blend of clean wind and favourable swell direction that Chickens will see all year. The SSE sector dominates with 30.5% of the wave energy, SE adds 20%, S contributes 14.5%, and SSW brings another 9.3% - meaning roughly three-quarters of the month's swell approaches from the ideal window. Average swell height is a modest 2.6ft (0.8m), but the 8.2s period gives the waves more depth than the dead winter months. Most sets are fun-sized 2-3ft (0.6-1m) with occasional 3-4ft (1-1.5m) pulses from the SSW/SW quadrant.
Wind-wise, April still delivers 55% ideal conditions. W and WNW flow are common, but the best sessions happen when the wind veers from W/WNW into the NW/NNW quadrant, creating clean offshore lines over the reef. The nature of April is small but consistent: expect playful, rippable reef waves in warm water. Air temps reach 28.5°C, water temps peak for the season at 30.6°C, and rain starts to increase to 3.03mm/day - a sign that the southwest monsoon is approaching.
Average Spot conditions at Chickens in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chickens 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 Chickens for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chickens 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 Chickens.