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Conditions at Wilderness in April
April: Spring Transition and Lighter Offshores
April marks a clear step down in size as average swell height eases to 4ft (1.3m) and period drops to 9.6s. The swell window shifts further east, with NE (37%) and ENE (26%) dominating; N (4.5%) and NNW (2.1%) shrink. For Wilderness, this means fewer quality long-period groundswells, but the waves that do arrive are more manageable and less swamped by northeast-angled energy.
Wind conditions improve, with ideal wind at 52%. E/ENE flow still dominates but tends to be lighter, and onshore W/NW winds are nearly nonexistent. Water temp is 27.0°C, air temp 26.1°C, and rainfall increases with springtime convection. Expect waist- to chest-high peaks on the better days, clean surfaces, and plenty of small-wave rippability.
Average Spot conditions at Wilderness in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wilderness 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 Wilderness for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wilderness 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 Wilderness.