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Conditions at Playa Serena in April
April: The Swell Window Opens
April is where the season begins to turn properly. Average wave period hits the yearly peak at 12.9s, and SSW swell now dominates with 55.7% of all wave energy, plus 18.0% from SW and 7.5% from WSW. That means nearly 82% of the surf arrives from directions that actually light up the beach. Heights still average 0.7m (2.3ft), mostly in the 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) band, but with 12.9s of period even small swell wraps and stands up nicely. Wind quality improves too, with ideal conditions at 67%, NNW at 57.9% and NW at 5.9%, though speeds have backed off from strong winter pulses. Rain starts to build at 3.21mm/day, air warms to 27.5°C and water temperature reaches 27.8°C. April is the first month where consistency and clean winds align, offering longboard-friendly surf with the occasional punchy set.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Serena in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Serena 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 Serena for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Serena 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 Serena.