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Conditions at Manasquan Inlet in April
April: South/East Swell and the Great Wind Gamble
April represents the shoulder season in full swing. Average surf is still 4ft (1.2m) with periods around 7.4s, but the mix has changed. S, SSE, E, SE and ESE swells dominate the ocean, and the previous winter's NW and W groundswell presence fades. The wind is more of a gamble: SSW, S and SW flow occupy a large share of the wind rose, while WNW and NW windows still appear but less reliably. Only 29 percent of the time is the wind ideal for surfing. That means many days are small, soft and cross/onshore. However, a strong spring nor'easter can line up with a west/northwest clearing wind and deliver punchy 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves right into the inlet. Water temperatures climb to 8.2°C and air averages 8.9°C, so it starts to feel less extreme while still requiring a good winter wetsuit.
Average Spot conditions at Manasquan Inlet in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manasquan Inlet 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 Manasquan Inlet for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manasquan Inlet 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 Manasquan Inlet.