Conditions at Strand in April
April: The Sweet Shoulder Month
April is where Strand starts to really show its potential. Average wave height rises to 7.5ft (2.3m) with a strong 12.0s period, and the swell mix now includes a bigger WSW component at 7.5% alongside the dominant SW 25.0% and SSW 19.4%. The wind regime undergoes a dramatic shift: ideal surf windows jump to 44%, while SE/SSE winds drop to around 35%. NNW winds account for 11.7%, offering more land-based flow across the beach. Rain increases to 1.65mm/day and water cools to 15.5°C, but air temperatures remain pleasant at 17.5°C. This is a prime window for large, clean, long-period SW groundswell at Strand.
Average Spot conditions at Strand in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Strand 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 Strand for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Strand 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 Strand.