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Conditions at Playa Lagarto in April
April: Long-Period SSW Pulse Meets Dying Trades
April is a true shoulder month. The average period climbs to 13.7s, and the swell rose becomes SSW-dominated at 58.9%, with SW adding another 14.2%. This is the first month where southern-hemisphere groundswell really flexes its muscles. Ideal wind percentages improve to 35%, and while N, NNE, and NNW winds still make up roughly 69% of the observations, they are weaker and less persistent. Wave heights average 1.1m, with 32.1% in the 0.5-1m range and 25.7% in the 1-1.5m range, plus a few 1.5-2m sets. Rain increases to 4.00mm/day, air temperatures average 27.4°C, and water temperature is 27.6°C. The combination of long-period SSW swell and more frequent offshore cleanup starts to make Playa Lagarto genuinely fun.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Lagarto in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Lagarto 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 Lagarto for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Lagarto 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 Lagarto.