The countries with the most good surf in April, from three years of wave and wind model data at 1622 spots. Countries are judged on the best third of their spots for each level, good days count more than merely rideable ones, and monsoon months are left out.
El Salvador: good season, about 20 rideable days and 3 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Indonesia: good season, about 16 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.2 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: West Java, East Java.
Sri Lanka: good season, about 16 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.0 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Southern Province.
Costa Rica: good season, about 16 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.1 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Puntarenas, Limon.
Nicaragua: good season, about 21 rideable days and 0 good days, waves around 1.0 m, water 28 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Colombia: good season, about 12 rideable days and 2 good days, waves around 1.1 m, water 28 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Panama: good season, about 12 rideable days and 2 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Japan: hit and miss, about 10 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.2 m, water 18 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Miyazaki (Kyushu), Chiba.
Intermediate surfers
Indonesia: prime season, about 26 rideable days and 13 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: East Java, Bali.
Peru: prime season, about 25 rideable days and 11 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 21 °C (Springsuit 2 mm or vest). Best areas: Lima, La Libertad.
Chile: prime season, about 23 rideable days and 11 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 15 °C (4/3 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Coquimbo, O'Higgins.
Costa Rica: prime season, about 23 rideable days and 11 good days, waves around 1.1 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Puntarenas, Limon.
El Salvador: prime season, about 26 rideable days and 11 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Nicaragua: prime season, about 22 rideable days and 12 good days, waves around 1.0 m, water 28 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
New Zealand: prime season, about 20 rideable days and 9 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 18 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: North Island, South Island.
Panama: prime season, about 23 rideable days and 12 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Advanced surfers
Peru: prime season, about 22 rideable days and 13 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 21 °C (Springsuit 2 mm or vest). Best areas: Lima, La Libertad.
Indonesia: prime season, about 21 rideable days and 9 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: West Java, Bali.
Chile: prime season, about 21 rideable days and 10 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 15 °C (4/3 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Coquimbo, O'Higgins.
Australia: prime season, about 19 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 21 °C (Springsuit 2 mm or vest). Best areas: Western Australia, South Australia.
Réunion: prime season, about 18 rideable days and 12 good days, waves around 1.6 m, water 28 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Fiji: prime season, about 19 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
South Africa: good season, about 16 rideable days and 5 good days, waves around 1.4 m, water 19 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Western Cape, Eastern Cape.
New Zealand: good season, about 15 rideable days and 6 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 18 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: North Island, South Island.