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Conditions at Zuma Beach in April
April: The Biggest Sizes, The Sloppier Wind
April offers the largest average swell of the year at 3.9ft (1.2m) with a period of 11.9s. The directional mix is arguably better than winter, with WSW at 29%, SW at 17%, and SSW at 5% combining to aim plenty of energy straight at Zuma's sandbars. The problem is wind: ideal conditions drop to 35%, the lowest of the spring, as persistent west and WSW onshore flow dominates the afternoons. Rainfall is minimal at 0.69 mm/day and water temperature dips to 13.1°C, the coolest of the year. When the morning offshore NE breeze beats the sea breeze, there can still be excellent, hollow sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Zuma Beach in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zuma 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 Zuma Beach for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zuma 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 Zuma Beach.