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Conditions at Playa Las Lajas in April
April: Transition Month
April is the bridge between the dry season and the wet. Average swell height nudges up to 2-3ft (0.8m) and the period hits 13.8s-the joint-longest of the year. The waverose is the most directionally focused of all: SSW makes up 96.6 percent, with only 3.4 percent from SW. The size profile remains mostly 2-3ft (0.5-1m) at 92.0 percent, but the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) band has grown to 7.9 percent, hinting at stronger southern hemi energy. The wind still blows offshore 62 percent of the time, led by NNE, but the rainy season is knocking: precipitation jumps to 3.45mm/day and light WSW and W flows become more common. Morning sessions will be noticeably cleaner than the afternoons.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Las Lajas in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Las Lajas 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 Las Lajas for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Las Lajas 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 Las Lajas.