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Conditions at Punta Banco in April
April: Peak Clean Wind and the First Real Push of Size
April is arguably the best month of the year at Punta Banco. The swell average climbs to 3ft (0.9m), the period reaches 14.1s - tied for the year's longest - and SSW direction accounts for 99.7% of the wave energy. The height distribution improves dramatically: 32.8% of the surf now sits in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) bracket, with a sliver (0.6%) touching 5-6ft (1.5-2m). Most importantly, ideal wind reaches 21%, the annual peak, as the tail end of the northeast trades keeps the coast cleaner. Daily rainfall is still modest at 3.36mm, air temperature sits at 27.6°C, and water temperature maxes out around 29.6°C. When the offshore morning breeze meets the long-period SSW groundswell, Punta Banco turns on.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Banco in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Banco 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 Punta Banco for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Banco 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 Punta Banco.