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Conditions at Laje da Jagua in April
April: The First Real South Swells
April is the true gateway to winter. The average swell height climbs to 1.7m (5.5ft), the period reaches 9.3s, and the swell spectrum finally rotates toward the south. S swell now accounts for 14.1% of all wave energy, with SSE at 16.0% and SE at 16.4%; the S/SSE/SSW complex totals about a third of the mix. The NE trades are still present, but they are no longer the whole story. Wind data show NNE at 16.1%, NE at 22.1%, SSW at 11.0% and SW at 8.5%, highlighting the increasing frequency of fronts. Ideal wind is 29%, and the combination of longer-period S/SSE swell with offshore N/NW winds starts to make Laje da Jagua proper. Water temperature drops to 22.9°C, air temperatures become milder at 22.6°C, and precipitation decreases to 2.75mm/day. This is a good month to keep an eye on the forecast for the first firing sessions of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Laje da Jagua in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Laje da Jagua 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 Laje da Jagua for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Laje da Jagua 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 Laje da Jagua.