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Conditions at Shoals Point in April
April: Spring Swells and a Rising Offshore Wind Count
April brings a noticeable shift toward more manageable, better-shaped surf. Average heights settle at 7ft (2.2m) with a 10.8s period, and the dominant SW/WSW swell now makes up more than 40% of the observations. The ideal E through SSE swell window remains small, at under 2%, but the westerly groundswell continues to wrap effectively into the SE-facing beach. The standout factor is wind: offshore W/WNW/NW/NNW flow jumps to about 26%, the best since early autumn. Those spring northwesterlies are often lighter and more predictable, producing much cleaner surface conditions. Air temperatures climb to an average of 5.0°C, precipitation drops to 4.65 mm/day, and water temperature begins to rise to 6.1°C. April is a promising shoulder month for surfers who want decent size without the winter grind.
Average Spot conditions at Shoals Point in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shoals Point 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 Shoals Point for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shoals Point 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 Shoals Point.