Conditions at Encuentro in April
April: Smaller but Still Northerly
April is the first true transition month. The average swell height steps down to 1.3m (4ft) and the period drops to 8.9s, so the surf becomes more average in energy. However, the direction is still very good: ENE leads at 41%, NE at 30% and NNE at 12%, putting 84% of swell in the favorable N-NE sector. The easterly winds are still present, with E and ESE around 51% of the time, but the ideal wind score rises slightly to 21%. The trade-off is that you may need a bigger board or a small-wave fin setup on the weaker days. Air temperatures are warming to 25.4°C, water remains pleasant at 26.4°C, and rainfall is still manageable at 1.43 mm/day. April rewards those who pick the right sandbar and time the morning glass-off.
Average Spot conditions at Encuentro in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Encuentro 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 Encuentro for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Encuentro 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 Encuentro.