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Conditions at Praia da Vila in April
April: The Autumn Switch Flicks On
April is when Praia da Vila starts to wake up from the summer lull. The average period jumps to 9.0s and ideal offshore wind is present 54% of the time, the best reliability so far. Swell direction broadens nicely: ESE at 21.4%, SE at 20.2%, E at 19.4%, SSE at 15.9% and S at 9.4%. The growing S/SSE component reflects stronger low-pressure systems in the South Atlantic and gives the SE-facing beach more lined-up, powerful surf in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range. With air temps cooling to 20.9°C and rain down to 3.31mm/day, April delivers clean morning conditions and an increasing south swell. Water temp settles at 23.3°C, still pleasant for a thinner wetsuit.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Vila in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Vila 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 Praia da Vila for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Vila 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 Praia da Vila.