Conditions at Serapo in April
April: Spring Swell, Shrinking Windows
April's wave heights hold around 2-3ft (0.7m) but the period drops to 5.1s and ideal wind falls to 22 percent, meaning the beach is increasingly affected by onshore sea breeze. The dominant swell direction remains west, with W accounting for 27 percent and WSW close to 18 percent. There are also more southerly contributions than in mid-summer, so S and SSW pulses can still put a few lined-up waves on the beach during unsettled spells. However, the longer dry stretches between cold fronts allow the seabreeze to chop the surface and flatten the surf. Water temperature is around 15.7°C (60.3°F), air temps mild at 14.8°C (58.6°F), and rainfall is less frequent. Surfing is best in the days immediately around a low pressure system, before springtime high pressure builds.
Average Spot conditions at Serapo in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Serapo 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 Serapo for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Serapo 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 Serapo.