Conditions at Recco in April
April: Big Swell Directions, Shrinking Waistlines
April is the cruelest trick of the spring transition. The swell rose shows the highest percentage of favorable SW/SSW directions of the early year - SW at 32.4% and SSW at 16.2%, with S and WSW pushing the favorable quadrant to 59% - yet the actual surf averages just 2ft (0.7m) with a short 5.3s period. What that means is Recco sees the direction it wants, but not the size or period it needs. Wind conditions also start to deteriorate for surf quality: ideal wind drops to 16%. While NNE remains present at 12.9%, the east side of the compass grows, with ESE at 9.6%, SE at 10.4%, and SSE at 8.4%. Water temperature climbs to 14.8C and air temps average 10.7C, which takes the chill off, but the ocean is still on the small side. Keep an eye on anomalously strong spring lows; when one parks over the Gulf of Genoa, Recco can see a fun, rippable 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) day despite the averages.
Average Spot conditions at Recco in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Recco 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 Recco for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Recco 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 Recco.