Conditions at Pools in April
April: Spring Transition, Cleaner Faces
April is the classic swap-from-size-to-quality month at Pools. Average swell height drops to 4-5ft (1.3m) and period settles around 9.6 seconds. NE and ENE swells still lead the way, but the surf is noticeably less powerful than winter. The real improvement comes from wind: ideal conditions rise to 53%, so the ocean is often smoother and more playful. This is a great month for rippable, fun waves on a shortboard or a log. Water temp climbs to 27.0°C and rainfall is starting to increase at 2.18mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Pools in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pools 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 Pools for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pools 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 Pools.