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Conditions at Playa Boca Chica in April
April: Southern Hemi Swell Peaks While Wind Turns Fickle
April is when the southern hemisphere really turns it on. Average wave heights climb to 4.5ft (1.4m), average periods reach 14.1s, and the SSW direction alone supplies nearly 70 percent of all wave energy. That is excellent for Playa Boca Chica because SSW swell is optimally lined up with the beach. The catch is wind: ideal offshore wind drops to 46 percent, with stronger SW and WSW afternoon sea breezes becoming more regular. When the offshore flow holds in the morning, long, powerful 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) SSW waves can deliver some of the cleanest surf of the spring. Rainfall remains nearly non-existent at 0.05mm/day and water temperatures hold at 28.2°C. This is a month for dawn patrol and careful wind watching.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Boca Chica in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Boca Chica 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 Playa Boca Chica for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Boca Chica 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 Playa Boca Chica.