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Conditions at Playa Los Destiladeros in April
April: Springing into Classic SSW Groundswell
April is where this beach really starts to shine. The average period reaches 13.7s, putting the surf squarely in the powerful long-period category, and SSW swell becomes the dominant force at 58.9%, with another 14.2% coming from the SW. Heights average around 3-4ft (1.1m), with the bulk of SSW energy in the clean 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) classes and a few sets pushing into the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range. Ideal offshore wind frequency climbs to 44%, driven by NNW (30.4%), NNE (20.9%) and N (17.4%) flow. Onshore wind percentages drop off sharply, making this one of the cleanest wind months of the year. Rain is starting to increase at 4.0mm/day, but water temperature is a comfortable 27.6°C, and the combination of long-period south swell plus morning offshore winds creates excellent, rippable waves.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Los Destiladeros in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Los Destiladeros 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 Los Destiladeros for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Los Destiladeros 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 Los Destiladeros.