Conditions at Piha in April
April: Autumn Power Locks In
April is where Piha starts to show its winter muscles. Average swell increases to 6ft (1.7m) with a 13.0s period, and a full 27% of the time the wind blows from the favorable offshore quadrant. SW accounts for 54.5% of the swell direction, WSW for 21.6%, and there is a notable jump in 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) surf, plus the first real 8ft+ (2.5m+) sets of the season. The Tasman Sea becomes more active as autumn progresses, but lingering high pressure can still provide clean east winds. Air temperatures fall to a cool 17.6°C and water temp drops to 19.1°C, so a good wetsuit becomes essential.
Average Spot conditions at Piha in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Piha 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 Piha for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Piha 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 Piha.