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Conditions at Ponta Preta in April
April: Punchy, Shorter-Period Shoulders
April is a transition month. The average swell height eases to 1.7m (5-6ft) but the period drops noticeably to 9.7s, so the wave loses some of the heavy organised feel of winter. NNE swell becomes absolute king at 61.1%, with N at 19.4% and NNW at 15.1%, almost all of it in the 1-2m (3-6ft) range. The trade wind regime also shifts, with NNE blowing 62.4% of the time and NE 28.3%, and strong 20-40km/h winds are still frequent. Only 6% of the month is classified as ideal for surfing. The water is a cool 22.5°C and rainfall is low. Surf is still rideable and punchy, but you will need to work for the best sections.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta Preta in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta.