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Conditions at Pan Dulce in April
April: The Swell Engine Starts to Turn
April represents the first notable shift toward better surf. Average swell height rises to 0.9m (3ft) and the period peaks at 14.1s - right in the powerful long-period bracket. SSW energy still accounts for 99.7% of the wave window, but now 32.8% of waves are in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range and a small percentage touches 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft). Wind quality remains high (71% ideal), though onshore winds from the S and SE are a little more present. The rainy season begins to intrude with 3.36mm/day of precipitation, and air temps are warm at around 27.6°C. Water temperature reaches its annual maximum of 29.6°C. For a direction-starved spot like Pan Dulce, April is one of the better months because the combination of long period and increased size gives the waves a bit more life, even from the wrong angle.
Average Spot conditions at Pan Dulce in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pan Dulce 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 Pan Dulce for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pan Dulce 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 Pan Dulce.