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Conditions at La Rinconada in April
April: Autumn's Cleanest Conditions
April is arguably the most consistent month on the calendar. The average swell remains 6.5ft (2.0m) with a 13.1s period, and the ideal-wind score reaches an annual high of 56%. Swell energy is once again angled from SW and WSW, but there is a little more W and WNW in the mix than earlier in the summer; this added west helps waves hit La Rinconada with a more direct, organized line. The 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range holds the highest chunk of distribution, while the occasional 8ft+ (2.5m+) set reminds you this is still true Pacific groundswell. Offshore winds from S/SSW/SW/WSW remain the dominant regime, and onshore N/NW winds are present but less frequent. Rain increases to 1.96mm/day, air temperatures ease to 13.7°C and water temperatures remain a decent 12.6°C. This is the finest trade-off of the fall.
Average Spot conditions at La Rinconada in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Rinconada 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 La Rinconada for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Rinconada 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 La Rinconada.