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Conditions at Playa Madrono in April
April: Peak Long-Period Groundswell with Offshore Windows
April shapes up as arguably the finest month of the year at Playa Madrono. Average swell period reaches 13.7s, and the SSW/SW component expands to about 73 percent of all wave energy. The southern-hemisphere storm track is in full swing, sending long, organized lines toward the Panamanian coast, while ideal offshore wind conditions hold at 67 percent - the highest mark since December.
Swell heights remain moderate on average at 3-4ft (1.1m), but the combined SSW direction and 13s+ period make even average days feel strong and well groomed. The 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range dominates, with the odd 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) set. Air temps increase to 27.4°C, precipitation rises to 4mm/day, and the water temperature is 27.1°C. Dawn patrols with a light offshore breeze are absolute gold in April.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Madrono in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono.