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Conditions at Barra de Potosi in April
April: Long-Period Momentum, Tricky Winds
April brings the first truly long-period pulse of the year, with an average period of 14.1 seconds and swell heights averaging 4.3ft (1.3m). The direction is heavily SSW, accounting for 70% of the energy, with SW at 28%. The quality jump is noticeable: 77% of waves are in the fun-to-solid 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, and 18% reach the pumping 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) bracket. However, clean wind is the bottleneck. Only 9% of the time is ideal for surfing, and the dominant WNW/W flow brings cross-onshore texture. Air temperatures climb to 26.1°C, rainfall is almost negligible at 0.03 mm/day, and water temperature is 27.7°C. April is a classic example of the swell being ahead of the wind: when an offshore morning lines up, the waves are excellent, but you have to work for it.
Average Spot conditions at Barra de Potosi in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra de Potosi 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 Barra de Potosi for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra de Potosi 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 Barra de Potosi.