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Conditions at Broadway Beach in April
April: South Swells Dominate, But Onshore Winds Grow
April is a true shoulder-season month. The average surf height drops slightly to 2ft (0.6m), while average wave period holds at 6.6s. The swell window is heavily weighted to the southern half of the compass, with SE, SSE, S, and SSW combining for about 45% of all swell energy. That is exactly the direction this beach wants, but the height distribution is still overwhelmingly small, with most readings in the 0-3ft (0-0.9m) range. The wind field starts to hurt quality: S/SSW/SW winds are on the rise, and ideal offshore wind drops to only 7%. Mornings with a northwesterly breeze can still offer clean, groveling 2ft waves, but by midday the sea breeze usually wins.
Average Spot conditions at Broadway Beach in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Broadway Beach 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 Broadway Beach for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Broadway Beach 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 Broadway Beach.