Conditions at Ligia in April
April: Shoulder-Season Smallness
April is a transition month, and the surf at Ligia becomes small and less reliable. The average height falls to 0.5m (1.5-2ft / 0.5-0.6m), the period drops to 5.2s and the ideal wind window lowers to 19%. The swell rose still shows WSW at 16.3%, WNW at 19.6%, SW at 13.1% and W at 11.6%, but the vast majority of that energy is in the 0-0.5m and 0.5-1m ranges. Even with favorable WSW/SW directions, there is not enough size to produce anything more than small, mushy lines. Offshore winds become less dominant, and the distribution is more balanced, with an increase in W and WNW flow at 7.6% and 9.5% that tends to be onshore or cross-onshore. Sea breezes also start to build in the afternoon. Water temp climbs to 16.4°C, precipitation drops to 1.76 mm/day, and the air averages 14.9°C. If a late-season low lines up, April can surprise, but expect mostly groveling conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Ligia in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ligia 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 Ligia for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ligia 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 Ligia.