Offshore StaysWhere to surf in April
18 surf towns in their main surf season in April, compared by sea temperature, average wave size and skill level. Warmest water: Weligama, around 30°C.
| Surf town | Sea temp | Air temp | Avg waves (offshore) | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weligama in AprilSri Lanka | 30°C | 28°C | 1.5 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Santa Teresa in AprilCosta Rica | 30°C | 29°C | 1.3 m | all levels |
| Canggu in AprilIndonesia | 29°C | 26°C | 1.7 m | all levels |
| Uluwatu in AprilIndonesia | 29°C | 28°C | 1.7 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Popoyo in AprilNicaragua | 27°C | 29°C | 1.2 m | all levels |
| San Juan del Sur in AprilNicaragua | 27°C | 29°C | 1.2 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Byron Bay in AprilAustralia | 25°C | 23°C | 1.7 m | all levels |
| Florianópolis in AprilBrazil | 24°C | 22°C | 1.4 m | all levels |
| Essaouira in AprilMorocco | 17°C | 17°C | 1.9 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Imsouane in AprilMorocco | 17°C | 18°C | 2.0 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Sagres in AprilPortugal | 16°C | 16°C | 1.9 m | all levels |
| Aljezur in AprilPortugal | 16°C | 15°C | 1.9 m | all levels |
| Cascais in AprilPortugal | 15°C | 15°C | 1.9 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Ericeira in AprilPortugal | 15°C | 15°C | 1.9 m | all levels |
| Peniche in AprilPortugal | 15°C | 15°C | 2.1 m | all levels |
| Biarritz in AprilFrance | 14°C | 12°C | 1.1 m | all levels |
| San Sebastián in AprilSpain | 14°C | 12°C | 1.3 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Zarautz in AprilSpain | 14°C | 12°C | 1.3 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
Wave heights are open-ocean monthly averages, not a beach forecast. Sources and dates are on each town's month page.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I surf in April?
- 18 of the surf towns we cover are in their main surf season in April: Weligama (Sri Lanka), Santa Teresa (Costa Rica), Canggu (Indonesia), Uluwatu (Indonesia), Popoyo (Nicaragua), San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua), Byron Bay (Australia), Florianópolis (Brazil), Essaouira (Morocco), Imsouane (Morocco), Sagres (Portugal), Aljezur (Portugal), Cascais (Portugal), Ericeira (Portugal), Peniche (Portugal), Biarritz (France), San Sebastián (Spain), Zarautz (Spain).
- Where is the water warmest for surfing in April?
- Weligama (around 30°C), Santa Teresa (around 30°C), Canggu (around 29°C). At the cold end, Zarautz sits around 14°C, which calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.
- Where can beginners surf in April?
- Weligama, Santa Teresa, Canggu, Popoyo, San Juan del Sur, Byron Bay, Florianópolis, Essaouira, Imsouane, Sagres, Aljezur, Cascais, Ericeira, Peniche, Biarritz, San Sebastián, Zarautz are in season in April and have breaks that suit beginners.