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Conditions at Playa Norte in April
April: Peak Swell, Marginal Winds
April continues to produce excellent SSW ground swell, with a remarkable 92% of the waves arriving from the SSW. The percentage of 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) waves jumps to over 16%, and the average period peaks at 13.6 seconds - the longest of the year. The winds, however, begin to strengthen from the S as the South Pacific High tightens its grip, and offshore windows drop back to 6%. When the wind behaves, it is world-class; otherwise, the strong S/SSW flow makes for challenging, bumpy conditions. Water temperatures cool to 17.5°C, air temp averages 19.9°C, and precipitation is virtually non-existent at 0.03 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Norte in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Norte 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 Norte.