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Atlantida Pier • Statistics for April

Conditions at Atlantida Pier in April

April: The First Cracks in the Armor

April is a transitional month where the winter storm track begins to awaken. The NE trades drop to 21.2%, and we see a significant surge in the SW (6.9%), WSW (7.5%), and W (5.7%) wind directions. This is the first month where the offshore wind window (WSW, W, WNW) collectively approaches 15%, offering brief, fleeting windows of clean conditions, particularly in the early mornings before the sea breeze kicks in. However, the swell data remains stubbornly at 0.0m, and the ideal wind percentage remains at 0%. The air cools noticeably to an average of 21.5°C, and the water temperature drops to 22.5°C. The atmospheric dynamics are aligning, but the ocean hasn't received the memo yet. It's a frustrating tease of potential.

Average Spot conditions at Atlantida Pier in April

Swell history for April

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for April

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Atlantida Pier 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 Atlantida Pier for your next trip in April.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Atlantida Pier 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 Atlantida Pier.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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