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Conditions at Las Gatas in April
April: Powerful SSW Pulses and Onshore Afternoons
April sees the swell curve push upward even as the quality forecast gets trickier. Average swell height is 1.3m (4.3ft) with a 14.1s average period - the longest of the year. SSW is the undisputed king of the swell rose at 70.4%, with SW adding another 28.0%. Nearly 15% of the observations are in the 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft) class from the SSW, meaning Las Gatas has genuine power, especially on the mid-period to long-period groundswell that wraps into the reef. This is the first month where the average surf is borderline 'firing' by local standards.
The catch is wind. Only 7% of April is ideal for surfing, the lowest of the year. The wind rose shows a relentless westerly push: WNW 23.9%, W 22.4%, WSW 16.3%, NW 13.0%. These are the classic onshore directions for a west-facing beach, and they create persistent bump outside the early morning. Water temperature is 27.8°C, air temperatures are warm at 26.1°C, and April is extremely dry (0.03mm/day). If you can find an April dawn with light offshore flow, you will be rewarded with the best combination of size and period of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Las Gatas in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Las Gatas 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 Las Gatas for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Las Gatas 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 Las Gatas.