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Conditions at Elands Bay in April
April: The Shoulder Season Builds
April is the classic transition month at Elands Bay. Average wave height holds at 1.2m (3.9ft), but the period lengthens to 12.2s, giving the swell more push. The wave rose is still dominated by SW and WSW, at 55.7% and 36.9% respectively, and there is a noticeable increase in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) and 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) categories. This is the first taste of real winter groundswell, wrapped and refracted into the bay.
Wind quality is the big story. Ideal wind conditions reach 39%, the best of the late summer/autumn period. SSE, S, and SSW winds dominate the offshore quadrant and are often lighter than the mid-summer versions. Air temperatures cool to 17.6°C, water temperature drops to 15.0°C, and precipitation increases to 0.78mm/day as the first cold fronts begin to pass. April rewards surfers who want slightly smaller but clean winter-style waves.
Average Spot conditions at Elands Bay in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Elands Bay 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 Elands Bay for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Elands Bay 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 Elands Bay.