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Conditions at Peahi-Jaws in April
April: The Window Starts to Close
April marks the end of reliable big-wave season at Jaws. The average swell height drops to around 5-6ft (1.7m) and the period falls to 10.6s, so the long period punch of winter is fading. The dominant swell directions are ENE at 31.5% and NE at 25.0%, while pure NNW, N and NW contributions drop to about 15%. These are not the ideal angles for the north-facing reef. The trade-wind machine is now fully engaged, with E and ESE winds blowing 73% of the time, and ideal offshore wind only 13%. April is a transition month-occasional late-season NNW swells still roll through, but they are increasingly overshadowed by short-period easterly windswell. Rainfall drops to 1.2mm/day as the trade-wind dryness takes hold.
Average Spot conditions at Peahi-Jaws in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Peahi-Jaws 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 Peahi-Jaws for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Peahi-Jaws 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 Peahi-Jaws.