Conditions at La Boya in April
April: Summer Spirit Creeping In
April sees the average swell ease to 3.3ft (1.0m) with a period of 6.0s. The spectrum now leans more toward ESE and SE, with ESE at 51.4% and SE at 12.7%. The wind is still split between NE/ENE and the strengthening SE/SSE seabreeze, which makes for a messy afternoon. Ideal wind stays at 10%, and the narrow early-morning offshore windows become crucial. It's a transition month: on the good days, the swells are clean, rippable, and small; on the bad days, it's 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) of bumpy windslop. Water temp climbs to 27.0°C (81°F), air to 27.0°C, and rain remains manageable at 1.22 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at La Boya in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Boya 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 La Boya for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Boya 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 La Boya.