Conditions at Scripps in April
April: Solid Swell, Stronger Onshores, Fewer Windows
April averages 1.1m (3.6ft) with the longest period yet at 13.3s, so the open ocean is still packing a punch. WSW swell (40.6%) and W swell (33.2%) dominate, with SW (21.5%) mixed in. There is good distribution in the 1-1.5m range and a notable 6.8% of W swell in the 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft) category. But the wind story is less friendly: ideal wind falls to 14%. WNW flow blows 24.1% of the time, W winds 19.0%, and NW winds 11.7%, producing frequent afternoon bump and onshore texture. The saving grace is the dry, mild weather: only 0.69mm/day of rain, air temps 15.6°C, water temp 15.0°C. Look for east wind mornings.
Average Spot conditions at Scripps in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scripps 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 Scripps for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scripps 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 Scripps.