Conditions at Ekas in April
April: The Dry Season Fires Up
April marks the real beginning of the dry season and the best surf window of the year's first half. The wind is ideal 76 percent of the time, with the southeast trades now locked in: ESE at 32.3 percent, E at 15.3 percent, and SE at 14.6 percent. This sets up clean, groomed lines across the bay. The swell average sits around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), but the SSW sector dominates an impressive 78.2 percent, delivering a huge core of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) surf and 24.4 percent of waves in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range. With a 13.8s period, conditions are powerful and rippable. Rain drops to 4.06 mm/day, air temps are around 27.7°C, and the water is a warm 29.3°C. This is a serious green-light month for Ekas.
Average Spot conditions at Ekas in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ekas 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 Ekas for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ekas 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 Ekas.