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Conditions at Flowrider in April
April: The Sweet Spot of Shoulder Season
April is a genuine turning point at Flowrider. The average period hits 10.0s, the average swell is a healthy 1.7m (5.6ft), and ideal wind percentage climbs to 40% - the first big jump of the year. Swell energy is still delivered from the E/SE quadrant, but the weighting shifts south: SSE 20.0%, E 17.9%, SE 17.5%, ESE 15.5%, and S 14.9%. This mix allows the banks to see more consistent lines. On the wind side, offshore WSW/W/WNW/NW flow now totals over 14%, and the onshore ENE/E/ESE/SE block has shrunk to around 17%. Water temp eases to 24.7°C, air averages 22.3°C, and rainfall drops to 1.70mm/day. April is one of the most reliable months to find clean, powerful waves without the winter crowds.
Average Spot conditions at Flowrider in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Flowrider 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 Flowrider for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Flowrider 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 Flowrider.