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Conditions at Punta Brava in April
April: Transitional Clarity
April is the pivotal transition month as the dry season gives way to the wet. Swell from the SSW becomes nearly monolithic, accounting for 99.6% of all wave directions. There is also a notable jump in the 1-1.5m (3.3-5ft) class to 14.8%, pushing the average height to 0.8m (2.6ft) with an excellent 14.0s average period - the longest of the year. The wave quality potential is high, but the winds begin to shift. NNE flow drops to 14.3% and NE to 15.2%, while lighter W, WSW, and SSW flows start making appearances. Despite that, the ideal wind percentage still holds at 47% of the time, as many days still feature clean offshore/light wind windows. Rainfall starts to increase to 3.51 mm/day, but water temps remain warm at 28.3°C. April offers a golden mix of increasing size and still-decent winds - a great month for savvy surfers to catch the bigger SSW sets before the onshore pattern takes over.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Brava in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava.