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Pavones • Statistics for April

Conditions at Pavones in April

April: Peak Period and Pre-Rain Power

April delivers the highest average wave period of the year at 14.1s, giving the SSW groundswell maximum character. Average height increases to 3ft (0.9m), and the distribution shifts upward: 32.8% of waves are now in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range, with 0.6% reaching 5-6.5ft (1.5-2.0m). Swell direction is effectively all SSW (99.7%). Offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE wind remains excellent, ideal 36% of the time. Rain starts to build to 3.4mm/day as the green season approaches, and water temperature peaks at 29.6°C. April is the best month for longer-period, powerful lefts before the wet season fully arrives.

Average Spot conditions at Pavones in April

Swell history for April

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for April

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pavones 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 Pavones for your next trip in April.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pavones 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 Pavones.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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