Conditions at Finnimas in April
April: South Swell Meets Shifting Winds
April continues to deliver elite swell direction at Finnimas, with a combined 73.5% of wave energy coming from the SSE, S and SSW sectors. SSW alone accounts for 40.1%, followed by S at 28.2% and SW at 17.0%. The average height is 1.0m (3.3ft) and the period holds at a solid 12.0s, so the swell is powerful and lined up. The main challenge is the wind. As the southwest monsoon begins to pulse, the percentage of ideal offshore wind drops to 51%. West (22.5%), WSW (17.9%) and WNW (17.8%) winds become more common, often creating bumpy afternoon conditions. The key is to surf the early morning before the seabreeze kicks in. Air temperature averages 28.4°C, water temperature peaks at 30.0°C, and precipitation increases to 4.05mm/day. April is certainly one of the best windows, but you have to be selective with the tides and the wind.
Average Spot conditions at Finnimas in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Finnimas 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 Finnimas for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Finnimas 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 Finnimas.