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Conditions at State's Avenue in April
April: The South Swell Takeover
April is when the swell window swings hard to the south. S is the dominant swell direction at 16.9%, followed by SSE at 12.5%, SE at 10.5% and ESE at 9.9%; together they make up almost half of all swell observations. The average height eases to 4ft (1.2m) and the period holds at 7.3s, so most waves are rideable but lacking winter's punch.
The wind balance is more fragile. SSW winds become the most frequent direction, and southerly winds combine with the S/SE sea breeze to knock the ideal-wind score to 22%, the lowest of the year. Air temperatures warm to 10.1°C and water temperature climbs to 8.8°C, but the surf quality is dictated by the morning landbreeze. Catch it before the seabreeze kicks up and you will find clean 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) lines.
Average Spot conditions at State's Avenue in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at State's 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 State's Avenue for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at State's 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 State's Avenue.