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Conditions at Salt Creek Beach in April
April: Long-Period Spring Swell and a Building Sea Breeze
April is a classic spring transition month. The average swell height holds at 3.3ft (1.0m), but the average period jumps to 13.4s - the longest of the year so far. The mix is well-balanced, with WSW (41%), SW (28%) and W (24%) all contributing. The W direction brings a notably larger share of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) waves, keeping the better days alive.
The limiting factor is wind. Ideal offshore conditions fall to just 30%, with W (18%), WSW (14%) and SW (9%) winds dominating the sea-breeze pattern. That means the surf is usually cleanest at dawn before the onshore flow kicks up. Rain is minimal at 0.66 mm/day, air temps warm to 15.5°C, and water temps remain cool at 14.5°C. Pick your mornings and you'll find powerful, long-period lines with occasional bigger sets.
Average Spot conditions at Salt Creek Beach in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek Beach for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek Beach.