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Conditions at Virac Harbour in April
April: Shoulder Season Slump
April is a textbook transition month. The northeast monsoon has weakened and the average swell falls to 0.7m (2-3ft), with the period easing to 7.8s. ENE remains the largest source at 51.0%, but E jumps to 36.8%, reinforcing the trend toward lower-energy, cross-shore windswell. For a harbour that needs southerly or southwesterly swell, the wave direction is largely unfavourable and the raw size is too small to generate much interest.
Winds become lighter and more variable: E 29.4%, ENE 27.2%, ESE 16.4%, NE 12.7%. Ideal wind is only 16%, but the lighter speeds can make the occasional NW/NNW land breeze more effective in the early mornings before the sea breeze kicks in. Air temperatures climb to 27.4C, water is 28.6C, and rain drops to 4.41 mm/day. April is a pleasant beach month, but only a lucky few sessions will offer clean, rideable surf.
Average Spot conditions at Virac Harbour in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Virac Harbour 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 Virac Harbour for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Virac Harbour 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 Virac Harbour.