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Conditions at Los Patos de Barahona in April
April: Southeast Drift
April continues the gradual seasonal decay. Average wave height slides to 3ft (0.9m) and the period down to 6.5s. The swell distribution shows ESE at 72 percent, E at 17 percent, and SE at 11 percent -- a slightly more southerly mix, but still all short-period windswell. Trade winds remain strong, with ENE at 43 percent and E at 32 percent of the time, leaving only 2 percent ideal offshore wind. Rain totals increase to 1.15mm/day, air temperatures reach 24.8°C, and water warms to 27.0°C. Expect mostly small, mushy 2-3ft (0.6-1m) surf with occasional grovelly shoulder-high sets. The best chance of a clean session is early morning, before the seabreeze adds extra texture.
Average Spot conditions at Los Patos de Barahona in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Los Patos de Barahona 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 Los Patos de Barahona for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Los Patos de Barahona 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 Los Patos de Barahona.