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Conditions at Zipolite in April
April: The Swell Machine Revs
April is where the season takes off in size and period, with average heights reaching 1.5m (5ft) and period hitting 14.0s, the most powerful value so far. The swell is almost comically one-directional: SSW contributes 64.5% of all energy, SW 17%, S 11%, meaning over 90% of the waves are arriving from the favorable south quadrant. However, ideal wind drops to 41% for the month, the lowest of the year, as WSW/W/SW flows become more common in the afternoon. Still, morning offshore windows with NNW/NNE winds can produce pumping, long-period surf on the sandbars. Air temps average 29°C, water 29°C, and the first signs of the rainy season are just appearing.
Average Spot conditions at Zipolite in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zipolite 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 Zipolite for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zipolite 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 Zipolite.