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Conditions at Cloud 9 in April
April: Trade Winds Fading Into Fun Size
April marks the definitive shift toward cleaner but smaller surf. Average height drops to 3-4ft (1.1m) and the period remains a workable 9.4s. ENE is the dominant swell direction at 66%, with NE providing 27%; most of that energy sits in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) classes, so the reef is rippable and punchy rather than heavy. The wind story improves significantly: the onshore NE/ENE component falls to around 40%, E/ESE/SE winds become more common, and ideal offshore flow reaches 9%-nearly triple mid-winter levels. This is a good month for high-performance surfing without the constant battle against monsoon chop, though the biggest days still require a healthy swell event. Warm air at 27.8°C, water at 28.6°C, and mostly dry conditions with only 5.8mm/day of rain add to the appeal.
Average Spot conditions at Cloud 9 in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cloud 9 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 Cloud 9 for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cloud 9 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 Cloud 9.