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Conditions at La Puntilla in April
April: Swell Downshifts as Spring Trades Tighten
April marks the transition away from winter's peak. Average swell height drops to around 4.3ft (1.3m) and the period backs down to 8.9s, nudging the surf into the average/punchy category. The directional mix is still favorable, ENE at 41% and NE at 30%, but the energy decreases across the board. The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class dominates, particularly from ENE, while 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) waves become less frequent and the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) waves are scarce. Wind conditions are not improving: E and ESE winds account for about 53% of the wind rose, and the onshore ENE/NE contributions are still noticeable. The wind is ideal for surfing only 9% of the time, so April is best for small-wave groveling and opportunistic surf sessions. Air temperatures begin to climb to 25.4°C, water temps warm to 26.3°C, and rainfall is still manageable at 1.43 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at La Puntilla in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Puntilla 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 Puntilla for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Puntilla 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 Puntilla.