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Conditions at Playa Pelada in April
April: The Window Narrows and Sharpens
April is the first true prime month for swell direction at Playa Pelada. An extraordinary 75.6% of all wave energy arrives from the SSW, with SW another 13.3%, meaning the swell is aimed straight into the beach's WSW-facing exposure. The average period peaks at 14.1s - solidly in the powerful, long-period class - and although the average height remains 1.3m (4.3ft), the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) category is now a meaningful part of the mix, mostly from the SSW.
Winds are less trade-dominated than mid-winter, but still favorable: NNE through E directions make up about 41% combined, and ideal surfing wind reaches 49% of the time. The onshore SSW/SW/W sector is a relatively small part of the wind rose. With air temps around 29.4°C, water temp at 29.4°C, and only 1.1mm/day of rain, April delivers clean, lined-up, rippable surf with less storm-chasing than the months ahead.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Pelada in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Pelada 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 Playa Pelada for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Pelada 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 Playa Pelada.