Indicators seasonal overview
The best months for surfing at Indicators, United States, are from November through March, with consistent swell activity and relatively favorable wind conditions. During this period, ground swell percentages range from 27% to 31%, while wind swell remains strong at 55-58% in November, December, and January, ensuring frequent rideable waves. Mean swell height hovers around 0.9 meters, providing decent wave energy. Wind conditions are most favorable in November (49% good winds) and October (45% good winds), though winter months like December and January still offer manageable wind patterns (43-45% good winds) despite higher bad wind probabilities. April and October can also be decent transitional months, with ground swell at 24% and moderate wave heights (0.7m). The summer months (May-September) are the least ideal due to a high percentage of no swell days (49-74%) and poor wind conditions (71-95% bad winds), along with smaller waves (0.4-0.6m). For the most reliable surf, late fall to early winter delivers the best combination of consistent swell, wave size, and manageable winds.
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Conditions at Indicators in April
April at this surf spot offers generally small but rideable conditions, with an average swell height of 0.7m and a decent period of 9.6s, providing some energy for shaping up clean waves. The predominant swell directions are NNE (44% of waves in the 0.5-1m range) and NNW (14% in 0.5-1m, 4% in 1-1.5m), with occasional bigger sets up to 2m from these directions. Smaller contributions come from NE and N, but easterly swells are minimal and weak. Wind conditions are favorable for surfing 44% of the time, with the most common optimal winds being light to moderate ENE to ESE (10-20kph), which should keep waves clean. However, stronger ENE winds (20-30kph) occur frequently (7.88%), which could create choppier conditions. Overall, expect small to mid-sized waves with reasonable shape, especially when winds cooperate, but don't count on powerful surf—best suited for longboards or relaxed sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Indicators in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Indicators 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 Indicators for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Indicators 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 Indicators.
