Conditions at Domes in April
April: Spring Lull, Clean Conditions but Smaller Waves
April marks the beginning of the spring lull. Average swell drops to 1.3m (4ft), period 9.6s. The swell angle shifts even further into the NE/ENE (NE 36.6%, ENE 25.9%), and NNW swell fades to just 2.1%. On the bright side, ideal wind frequency jumps to 71%, with E and ESE winds dominating (E 18.2%, ESE 10.9%) - offering clean, glassy conditions for the smaller waves.
Water temp rises to 27.0°C, air to 26.4°C, and rainfall increases to 2.18 mm/day. It's a month for groveling and enjoying long, rippable walls on the lower tides.
Average Spot conditions at Domes in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Domes 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 Domes for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Domes 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 Domes.