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Conditions at Prainha in April
April: The South Atlantic Wakes Up
April marks the real start of the best season at Prainha. The average swell height ticks up to 1.6m (5-6ft) and the average period reaches 9.1s, adding power and shape. South and south-southeast swell energy becomes prominent, with south at 12.7%, south-southeast at 15.9%, southeast at 16.5% and east-southeast at 16.5%. This more southerly direction is excellent for Prainha, especially when west and northwest winds take over after cold fronts. The ideal wind frequency jumps to 43%, the highest since summer, creating cleaner faces and longer rides. Water temperature is still pleasant at 22.7°C, while the air cools to 19.6°C. This is the month to start watching the synoptic charts for South Atlantic lows.
Average Spot conditions at Prainha in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Prainha 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 Prainha for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Prainha 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 Prainha.