Conditions at The Wall in April
April: Transition To Cleaner, Smaller Waves
April sees the surf dial down a notch, with average heights of 7.2ft (2.2m) and periods slipping to 10.8 seconds. The swell direction is remarkably focused-SW and WSW together account for over 40% of the spectrum-which keeps the waves well-lined and rippable. The wind becomes a bit less cooperative, dropping to 51% ideal, with ESE and SE winds starting to mix in alongside the offshore NE/ENE flow. Air temperatures climb to a more forgiving 5.0°C, and water temp rises to 6.3°C. It's a shoulder-season month where you can still score quality, especially on mornings with light east wind.
Average Spot conditions at The Wall in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Wall 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 The Wall for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Wall 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 The Wall.