State's Avenue - surf spot statistics

State's Avenue generally experiences a mix of wind swells and ground swells throughout the year, with wind swells dominating the swell regime. The best months for surfing tend to be late summer and early fall, particularly September, which offers the highest percentage of ground swells (24%) and relatively better wind conditions (24% good winds). Swell size also peaks slightly in March and September (0.9m mean), though the difference is marginal compared to other months. Wind conditions remain challenging year-round, with the highest probability of favorable winds occurring from May to August (21-22%). However, even in these months, bad wind conditions still prevail most of the time. Ground swells are rare overall, only exceeding 10% in January, March, August, September, October, and December. If prioritizing quality over consistency, September stands out due to the higher ground swell contribution, slightly larger waves, and marginally better wind stats. Most other months see predominantly wind swells with small to average wave heights and frequent onshore winds, making conditions inconsistent and often suboptimal for high-performance surfing. Early fall provides the best balance, while winter and spring tend to be wind-affected and less reliable.

State's Avenue in April offers surfable conditions, though not consistently ideal. The average swell height is 0.9m with a decent period of 7.6s, providing rideable waves, mostly in the 0.5-1.5m range. The dominant swell directions are SSE, SE, and ESE, contributing to the majority of waves—these angles often align well for quality rides. However, larger swells (over 1.5m) are less frequent, occurring only about 6% of the time. Wind conditions are a mixed bag: 19% of the time, they're ideal (likely light offshore or cross-shore), but stronger onshore winds from the S-SSW-WSW range can disrupt wave quality, particularly with speeds over 20kph (common in ~30% of cases). Overall, April delivers occasional good sessions, especially when ENE-ESE swells coincide with lighter winds, but expect inconsistency with wind interference and smaller swells dominating. Patience and timing will be key.