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Conditions at Playitas in April
April: Long Period Groundswell Peak
April marks the shift toward larger southern hemisphere swell, but the onset of wetter weather. Average swell height is 1.2m (4ft) and average period peaks at a robust 14.0s. The swell direction becomes extremely focused: 96 percent of all energy arrives from the SSW, with 79 percent in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and 6 percent pushing 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m). This is powerful, long-period surf. However, ideal wind drops to 21 percent and rainfall jumps to 2.99mm/day. Morning offshore NE/N winds become less reliable, so the best chances for clean waves are usually at first light before the onshore SW flow develops. Water temp peaks at 29.4°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playitas in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playitas 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 Playitas for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playitas 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 Playitas.