Conditions at San Pedrito in April
April: South Swell Creeps In
April is a pivotal month for swell direction. The average height holds at 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) with a 13.8s period, but the distribution shifts rapidly: W (36 percent), WSW (33 percent), SW (19 percent) and SSW (3 percent) now dominate. That means more than half the wave energy is arriving from San Pedrito's most favorable directional window. The wind is still workable, with NNW (35 percent), NW (30 percent) and WNW (24 percent) combining for 56 percent ideal conditions; however, the true N/NNE offshore flow becomes weaker. Air temperatures warm to 22.7°C, water temperature is 20.3°C, and rain stays very scarce. The result is consistent, rippable surf with more south in the water-perfect for the point when it is on.
Average Spot conditions at San Pedrito in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at San Pedrito 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 San Pedrito for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at San Pedrito 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 San Pedrito.