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Conditions at Destroyers in April
April: Transition to Trade-Wind Swell
April is the last month of the year where the swell has real power. The average height drops to 4ft (1.3m), the period slides to 8.9s, and the energy becomes more ENE/NE dominated. ENE accounts for 40.6% of the wave rose, NE for 29.9%, NNE for 12.1%, and E for 14.5%. The more favorable NNE/NE directions still account for about 42%, so the beach remains surfable, but the consistency of overhead winter sets fades. Most days feature waist-to-chest-high waves in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with only occasional bigger sets.
Wind still comes predominantly from the E/ESE trade quadrant, around 51% combined, with ideal surf-wind at 32%. The warmer air temperature of 25.4°C and water temperature of 26.4°C, plus 1.43 mm/day of rain, keep conditions tropical. April rewards surfers who check the wind early and catch the lulls before the trade wind chop builds.
Average Spot conditions at Destroyers in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Destroyers 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 Destroyers for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Destroyers 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 Destroyers.