Conditions at Desert Point in April
April: Fading Groundswell and the Spring Wind Squeeze
April sees the first clear step down. The average swell height drops to 1.9m (6.2ft), period falls to 10.9s, and the NNW window tightens its grip at 46.7 percent of observations, with NW swell adding 27.9 percent. There is still plenty of head-high-plus energy - nearly half the waves fall in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) class - but the period loss means the quality becomes punchier and more sectiony than the winter months.
The more serious issue is wind. Ideal wind drops to just 22 percent, and the onshore/cross-shore NW component becomes the dominant regime, with NW wind at 27.8 percent and WNW at 13.5 percent. This makes Desert Point increasingly wind-affected, especially in the afternoon. Water temps hold at 17.4°C and air averages 18.3°C, so it is still comfortable, but the surf is best left to early mornings when a light offshore can groom the fading swell.
Average Spot conditions at Desert Point in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Desert Point 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 Desert Point for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Desert Point 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 Desert Point.