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Conditions at Makaha in April
April: The Autumn Pulse Arrives
By April the swell window has fired up in earnest. The average wave height jumps to 4-5ft (1.4m), the period peaks at 13.7s, and the SSW component becomes a veritable autopilot at 92.7 percent of all swell energy. Only 7.2 percent slips around from the SW. This is the first month where a substantial slice of the surf - 32.4 percent - sits in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) class, and 6-8ft (2-2.5m) waves start to show up regularly. The downside is the relentless S wind, which blows 69 percent of the time; SSW winds add another 16.1 percent. At 10-20kph, these onshore winds put a cap on surface quality, though water temperatures are still comfortable at 18.6°C and rainfall is nearly zero at 0.03mm per day. If the wind eases, the raw power of the autumn SSW pulses is undeniably firing.
Average Spot conditions at Makaha in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Makaha 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 Makaha for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Makaha 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 Makaha.