Is April a good time for surfing at Wilderness?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Wilderness. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
Plan your trip to WildernessEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 10; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is April a good time for surfing at Wilderness?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Wilderness. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Wilderness in April?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Wilderness in April?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Wilderness in April?
Around 21°C by day and 14°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 10; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Durban (2 m waves), Cape St Francis (3.1 m waves) & Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (3.1 m waves).
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