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Conditions at Caballeros in April
April: The Swell Machine Kicks Into Gear
April is when the austral autumn really announces itself. Average swell height climbs to 1.7m (5.6ft), the period hits 13.6s, and the SSW direction becomes utterly dominant - 91.8% of all swell energy arrives from the SSW. That is about as good as it gets for a WSW-facing spot. The height distribution is heavily loaded toward the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range at 55%, with another 17.6% in the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) class. In other words, around 77% of April's waves are in the pumping-to-heavy category. This is serious groundswell, and Caballeros will have real power.
The wind remains the limiting factor. S winds blow 28.9% of the time, SSW 30.6%, and SW 18.8%; the ideal offshore flow is only 9%. Still, the wind speeds are generally light, and the long period of the swell helps the waves hold shape even in imperfect conditions. Water temperature drops to 17.5°C, air temperature averages 19.9°C, and rain is virtually absent. If you can find a morning with E/NE breeze, April is one of the best months of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Caballeros in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Caballeros 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 Caballeros for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Caballeros 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 Caballeros.