Conditions at Inches in April
April: The ESE Takeover Begins
April is a transition month in the true sense. The average wave height still reads around 2.5ft (0.8m) and period 6.0s, but the swell distribution is now heavily weighted toward ESE at 48.1 percent, with E at 34.5 percent and a growing SE component at 11.1 percent. For a south-facing spot, this is not ideal: the swell is coming from an angled direction into the beach, and almost everything is below 3ft (1m). The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range accounts for just 11 percent of the directional energy. Wind quality holds at 37 percent ideal, with E at 31.5 percent and ENE at 28.6 percent still leading, but the easterly flow is less consistent than in winter. Water temperature climbs to 27.0°C and rain increases to 2.7 mm/day; the pattern is warm and humid, and the surf is better suited to a high-performance shortboard than a step-up.
Average Spot conditions at Inches in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Inches 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 Inches for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Inches 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 Inches.