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Conditions at El Paso in April
April: Bigger Groundswell, Sneakier Windows
April marks the transition toward the heart of the Southern Ocean storm track. Average swell jumps to 1.7m (5-6ft) and the period is a long 13.6s - the highest of the year. The SSW sector completely dominates, delivering 92% of all swell energy, with a healthy 55% of waves in the 1.5-2m (5-7ft) range and 16% in the 2-2.5m (6-8ft) range. For a southwest-facing spot like El Paso, this is pure juice.
Wind quality takes a step back, though: ideal offshore flow drops to 5% as the subtropical high strengthens and southerly winds become more persistent. S/SSW/SW winds account for nearly 78% of the observations, although speeds remain mostly under 20kph. Look for early mornings and days when the pressure gradient relaxes; the reward is heavy, long-period surf with minimal onshore contamination. Water temperature cools to 17.5°C and air temps stay pleasant at 19.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at El Paso in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Paso 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 El Paso for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Paso 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 El Paso.