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Conditions at Playa Zicatela in April
April: Peak Direction, Fickle Wind
April is a statistical monster that can be frustrating. The average height moves up to around 5ft (1.5m), and the average period reaches 14.1 seconds - the longest of the year. Swell direction is almost a homerun: SSW at 68.5% and SW at 18.5% combine for 87% of the energy from the optimal window. Wave heights are substantial, with roughly 25% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and a further share reaching 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m). However, the ideal wind score is only 9%, the lowest of the year. The wind rose is loaded with WNW at 24.6%, W at 20.1% and WSW at 15.3%, often blowing at 10-20 km/h. Those are the exact conditions that can turn Zicatela into an onshore, sectiony mess. Catch the dawn glass and it can still be world class. Water temp is 29.0°C, air temp is 24.8°C, and precipitation is still light at 0.32 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Zicatela in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Zicatela 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 Zicatela for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Zicatela 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 Zicatela.