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Conditions at Playa Bluff in April
April: Trade-Off Season Begins
April marks the transition from the dry-season peak to the wetter shoulder. Average wave height falls to 1.0m (3-3.5ft), with NE direction still dominant at 85%, but the period is down to 7.5s, so the waves become smaller, weaker and less organised. The most common heights are split between the 0.5-1m and 1-1.5m classes, offering playful but not powerful surf. ENE swell also takes a 10.6% share. Ideal wind is down to 30%, and with NNW/NW flow still in charge, the conditions are workable but less frequently glassy. The rainy season is reaching the coast, with 3.81 mm/day of rain and water temperature at 28.7°C; a good board and patience are key.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Bluff in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Bluff 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 Bluff for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Bluff 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 Bluff.