Conditions at Neva Bay in April
April: Less Size, Same Direction
April is the first true shoulder month at Neva Bay. The average swell height eases to 7.2ft (2.2m), the period drops to 10.8s, and the directional spread becomes extremely concentrated: SW at 22.4%, WSW at 18.4%, SSW at 13.6%, and W at 6.7%. There is no shortage of waves, but the energy is less explosive than midwinter. This is also the cleanest wind month on paper, with 30% ideal conditions, the highest percentage of the year. E/ESE/SE offshore flow is well represented, and spring high pressure can produce long stretches of sessionable surf. Water temp rises to 6.2°C (43°F) and the average air temp reaches 5.0°C (41°F), so slightly thinner suits start to work. Expect fun, rippable waves in the 5-7ft range with occasional bigger pulses.
Average Spot conditions at Neva Bay in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Neva Bay 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 Neva Bay for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Neva Bay 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 Neva Bay.