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Conditions at Kleinmond in April
April: Gold in the Shoulder
April sees a major shift: ideal wind leaps to 33% as the south-easterly grip loosens and both NW and NNW winds become regular features (totaling ~18%). Swell energy ticks up to 2.3m (7.5ft) with a long-period 12.0s, and the source directions spread - SW still leads at 25%, but SSW (19%) and WSW (8%) also contribute solid lines. A south-facing beach like Kleinmond loves the longer fetch of these winter swells, and the increased number of offshore mornings produces glassy, racy conditions. Air temps cool to a mean of 17.6°C, and the first meaningful rain of the season appears, signaling the atmospheric engine is awakening. If you get a good day in April, you will remember it.
Average Spot conditions at Kleinmond in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kleinmond 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 Kleinmond for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kleinmond 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 Kleinmond.