Conditions at Flagler Avenue in April
April: E-Dominant Swell and Building Onshores
April's surf averages ease to 3-4ft (1.1m) with a punchy 8.0s period. The swell window is dominated by E at 24.0%, with ESE close behind at 16.9% and ENE at 16.0%; NE adds 12.1%. There are still rideable 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves, particularly from the E and ENE sectors, but the bigger 5-7ft (1.5-2m) bands shrink compared to March. The wind distribution becomes less reliable: ESE (10.1%) and SE (10.3%) are the leading directions, which are onshore and tend to bump up the surface. Ideal wind drops to 38 percent of the time, though west to southwest winds still appear in the wake of passing fronts. Air temps average 22.3°C (72°F) and water temps have warmed to 23.3°C (74°F) - a no-wetsuit month for most. Precipitation eases to 2.13 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Flagler Avenue in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Flagler Avenue 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 Flagler Avenue for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Flagler Avenue 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 Flagler Avenue.