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Conditions at Gas Chambers in April
April: Cleaner But Smaller, a Groveling Window
April is the turning point out of winter's peak. Average swell height drops to around 4ft (1.3m), period eases to 9.6s, and ideal wind climbs to 54%. The swell direction is still top-heavy in the northeast: NE delivers 36.6%, ENE 25.9%, and NNE 21.2%. Most of the energy now falls into the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) classes, so the consistent overhead surf of winter gives way to more fun-sized, punchy waves.
Wind conditions become more favorable for shape. The aggressive 20-30kph ENE trades weaken, replaced by lighter 10-20kph easterlies. These are offshore winds for Gas Chambers, and the lack of W/SW groundswell is still apparent, but the surface is less bumpy. Water temperature warms to 27.0°C, air averages 26.1°C, and spring shower activity increases to 2.56mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Gas Chambers in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gas Chambers 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 Gas Chambers for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gas Chambers 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 Gas Chambers.