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Conditions at Parking Lots in April
April: Fading Size, Rising Winds, Better Luck Offshore
April sees the winter engine sputter. Average surf height drops to around 4.3ft (1.3m), and the average period shortens to 9.6s. The NE/ENE direction block grows to 63 percent, while the favorable N/NNE/NNW component falls to about 28 percent. Waves are still rideable, but the consistent power is gone; on the better days the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range offers rippable walls rather than heavy barrels.
The wind story improves. Ideal offshore wind frequency jumps to 44 percent, making the smaller swells much more organized. Light S/SSW mornings are increasingly common, giving the spot a clean face despite the reduced energy. Air temperatures warm to 26.4°C (79.5°F), water hits 27.0°C (80.6°F), and rainfall ticks up to 2.18 mm/day as spring convection increases.
Average Spot conditions at Parking Lots in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Parking Lots 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 Parking Lots for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Parking Lots 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 Parking Lots.