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Conditions at The Wedge in April
April: Long-Period Southern Pulses And Rising Onshore Flow
April is a month of transition in Southern California, and the data shows it clearly. Average wave height remains at 3ft (1.0m), but the average period jumps to 13.4s, which means the swell is being generated from further away - often in the Southern Hemisphere. The direction mix shifts more into the Wedge's ideal window, with WSW at 40.6%, SW at 27.9% and W at 24.4%. Unfortunately, ideal wind drops to a scant 16%, and the wind rose becomes dominated by W (24.2%), WSW (17.2%) and SW (9.5%) - all onshore or cross-onshore. Water temperature cools slightly to 14.0°C while air temperatures average 15.4°C, and rainfall dries out to 0.58mm/day. The Wedge can still produce spectacular, long-period waves, but only during brief windows when a late-season N/NNE offshore wind lines up.
Average Spot conditions at The Wedge in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Wedge 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 Wedge for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Wedge 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 Wedge.