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Conditions at Sunset Beach in April
April: The Trade Wind Takeover
April is a clear transition toward summer. Average swell height eases to about 7ft (2.2m) and the period shortens to 10.3 seconds - still some long-period juice, but the direction mix is less favorable. ENE swell now leads at 24.2%, with NE (17.5%) and NNE (11.7%) adding plenty of east-northeast energy; the critical NNW contribution shrinks to just 9.0%. Strong trades dominate the wind rose - ENE 37.0%, E 36.0% - and ideal offshore wind windows fall to only 16%. Water temperature is 24.2°C, air averages 23.5°C, and precipitation drops to 1.39 mm/day. Expect smaller, trade-influenced surf with only occasional late-season NW pulses.
Average Spot conditions at Sunset Beach in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach.