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Conditions at New Pier in April
April: The Window Opens Wide
April marks a turning point. The average period clicks to a clean 10.0s and the swell mix is topped by SSE (20.0%), E (17.9%), SE (17.5%) and ESE (15.5%), with S (14.9%) adding power in the 1.5-2.5m range. New Pier starts to inherit longer-period pulses, and the lineup becomes more organized and rippable.
Offshore wind probabilities jump to 39 percent of the time, with SW (9.4%), WSW (4.2%), W (3.1%), WNW (3.3%) and NNW (7.9%) all offering cleaner lines. The strong NE trades are fading, replaced by a more variable pattern driven by passing fronts.
Water temp drops to 24.5°C, air temp averages 23.4°C, and precipitation falls further to 2.19mm/day - a welcome setup for longer sessions.
Average Spot conditions at New Pier in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at New Pier 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 New Pier for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at New Pier 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 New Pier.