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Conditions at The Ranch in April
April: A Rise in Power, but Onshore Winds Fight the Quality
April brings the first true southern hemisphere groundswell pulse of the year, with average heights increasing to 5ft (1.4m) and period stretching to 14.1 seconds. The wave direction locks in on the sweet spot: SSW accounts for 54.4 percent of the energy, SW another 40.2 percent, and roughly one-third of all waves arrive in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range. When the conditions align, this is a heavy, well-lined-up point.
The problem is wind. Ideal conditions fall to just 32 percent, the onshore S/SW block reaches 56 percent, and the favorable N/NE flow drops to its lowest level since the winter. Air temperatures warm to 26.7°C, water holds at 27.6°C, and rainfall is negligible. April is a reminder that at an SSW-facing beach, swell size means nothing without the right wind; focus on the early offshore windows and you can still score excellent, powerful waves.
Average Spot conditions at The Ranch in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Ranch 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 The Ranch for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Ranch 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 The Ranch.