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Wedge • Statistics for April

Conditions at Wedge in April

April: Golden Autumn Windows

April is arguably the most balanced month at The Wedge. Average height holds at 1.7m (5.6ft) and period reaches 10.0s, the first full 10-second barrier. Ideal wind time jumps to 40%, with offshore flow now well established: SW 9.4%, WSW 4.2%, W 3.1%, WNW 3.3%. The onshore NE/ENE combination drops to about 23.6%. Swell comes from all the right directions: SSE (20.0%), E (17.9%), SE (17.5%), ESE (15.5%), S (14.9%), and ENE (7.2%). This is the month when The Wedge can be world-class on its day; head-high plus clean peaks with the wind occasionally glassy offshore. Water temp is still a pleasant 24.5°C, air 23.4°C, and rainfall drops to 2.19mm/day - a beautiful time to be in the water.

Average Spot conditions at Wedge in April

Swell history for April

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for April

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wedge 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 Wedge for your next trip in April.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wedge 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 Wedge.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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