Conditions at Zonte in April
April: Longest Periods, Building Fire
April is a threshold month. The average swell height jumps to 4ft (1.2m), but the most impressive stat is the average period of 14.1 seconds. That is serious long-period groundswell. SSW absolutely dominates at 85.6%, with S at 10.4% and SW at 3.6%. An incredible 79% of the total sits in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, while another 10% reaches 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m). For a south-facing spot like Zonte, this is the moment when the Southern Ocean, and possibly the first eastern Pacific tropical systems, start sending heavy, clean lines across the equator.
Offshore flow dips slightly to 57% ideal as the trades become less reliable. Light NW winds lead at 14.3%, followed by WNW at 11.8%, NNW at 8.6%, and NNE at 7.1%; many of the non-ideal days are relatively light. Rain begins to pick up at 1.06 mm/day, with air temp 28.3°C and water temp 29.7°C. April rewards surfers who chase the early-morning offshore windows before the onshore sea breeze kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Zonte in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zonte 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 Zonte for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zonte 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 Zonte.