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Conditions at Lobitos in April
April: The Big Shift Toward SSW
April delivers the first major spike in SSW groundswell: SSW accounts for 75.4% of all swell, with 44.2% in the 1.5-2m class and 8.5% in the 2-2.5m class. Average height climbs to 1.7m (5-6ft) and the period holds at a punchy 14.0s. Even though this is far from the ideal N/NNE/NE/NNW direction, the high period and strong southern-hemisphere fetch deliver real, wrapping waves to the north-facing break.
Wind is ideal 79% of the time - the best of the year. SSE (27.5%) and S (29.0%) are the main players, with SSW/SW adding another 28.6%. Most speeds are in the 10-20kph range, keeping the surface groomed. Air temperature sits at 24.8°C, water temperature at 22.5°C, and precipitation is low at 0.48mm/day. April is a prime month for consistent, clean surf.
Average Spot conditions at Lobitos in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lobitos 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 Lobitos for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lobitos 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 Lobitos.