Conditions at Acapulquito in April
April: Prime Time Arrives
April signals the real start of Acapulquito's prime season. Average swell height reaches 1.0m (3.3ft), and the average period peaks at a long, powerful 14.1s. Ideal wind conditions jump to 89%, easily one of the best months of the year. The swell spectrum becomes dominated by SSW at 75.3%, with S swell adding another 21.9%. Crucially, the 1-1.5m (3.3-5ft) range accounts for nearly 39% of all energy, giving the east-facing cove a proper, rippable wave face. The wind regime is beautifully offshore, with WNW and NW flow dominating at 21.3% and 18.2%, supported by strong WSW and W winds. Air temperatures hold at 22.1°C, water temperatures are around 22.1°C, and only 0.06 mm/day of rain falls. April brings some of the cleanest, longest-period waves of the year - a true standout month at Acapulquito.
Average Spot conditions at Acapulquito in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Acapulquito 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 Acapulquito for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Acapulquito 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 Acapulquito.