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Conditions at Punta Huanchaco in April
April: The Money Month
April is the banner month at Punta Huanchaco, and the statistics back it up. The average swell height climbs to 1.7m (5.6ft), the average period peaks at 13.4s, and the wind is ideal 44 percent of the time, the best wind-surf combination of the entire year. The swell rose is still SSW-heavy at 89.2 percent, but there is a meaningful S component at 10.6 percent. More importantly, 54.1 percent of the energy sits in the 1.5-2m class, with 8.8 percent reaching 2-2.5m (6.5-8.2ft). These are pumping, rippable conditions for the point.
What sets April apart is the wind regime. Although S and SSW winds still dominate the wind rose at a combined 72.3 percent, they are mostly light, and the 44 percent ideal-wind score means open, clean faces more often than not. The ocean is still warm at 20.1°C, while air temperatures are pleasant at 22.1°C. For the surfer looking for the best combination of size, period, and grooming, April is the standard.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Huanchaco in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Huanchaco 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 Huanchaco for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Huanchaco 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 Huanchaco.