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Conditions at Playa Colorado in April
April: The Long Period Arrives
April is where the season starts to turn. The average wave period jumps to 13.1s and SSW becomes the leading swell direction at 26.5%, with S, SSE and SE also contributing. That is a new ocean. The trades ease enough that ideal wind time rises to 17%, even though ENE and E winds still combine for over 80% of the observations. Average height is 1.2m (4ft), so this is about quality rather than size. The first tropical rain showers appear (0.58 mm/day), air temps average 29.3°C, and the water warms to 28.0°C. When the long-period SSW/SW lines wrap in, Playa Colorado begins to show its true potential.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Colorado in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Colorado 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 Colorado for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Colorado 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 Colorado.