Conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in April
April: Long-Period Hope in a Messy Wind Regime
April is a tester at Ten Thousand Peaks. The average swell is still 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m), but the average period jumps to 10.6s, meaning there is real groundswell energy mixing with more SW and WSW directional consistency. The 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) band still dominates, but 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves become more common, especially out of the WNW. The wave quality, however, depends on finding one of the rare clean windows - ideal wind conditions drop to just 19%.
Winds swing strongly into the W and WNW during April, which is direct onshore for this west-facing beach. Morning offshore breezes are limited, and the sea breeze kicks in quickly. With rain increasing to 1.08mm per day, air temperature at 29.1°C and sea surface temperature at 30.9°C, April is a month for patient surfers who can read the local wind map and strike when the east-northeast flow reasserts itself.
Average Spot conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks.