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Conditions at Manazillo Bay in April
April: Southern Hemi Power Meets Spring Chop
April is the first month where the surf really turns on in size, but the wind does everything it can to spoil it. The average swell rises to 1.4m, the period peaks at 14.1s, and over a third of the swell is in the powerful 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range. The direction is dominated by SSW at 54 percent with a strong SW component at 40 percent -- plenty of energy for the bay, though more southerly than the ideal WSW/W window. With only 18 percent ideal winds, this is the worst month of the year for surface conditions. Strong WSW/SW sea breezes and springtime onshore flow put chop on even the best swell. It is a month for slotting the early-morning tides and scoring when the wind relaxes.
Average Spot conditions at Manazillo Bay in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manazillo Bay 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 Manazillo Bay for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manazillo Bay 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 Manazillo Bay.