Conditions at Achadas da Cruz in April
April: Shoulder Season Gold
The first real transition month arrives. Average swell height drops to 2.1m (7ft) and period shortens to 11.2s, but the direction improves: NNW (32.1%) and NW (19.0%) dominate, with WNW adding another 7.5% and N/NNE contributing secondary energy. This is one of the best directional alignments of the year, but the trade-off is a rising NE flow and ideal wind only 17% of the time. Low-pressure systems are less frequent, and the swells become more intermittent. When a late-season low spins up, Achadas da Cruz can still see punchy 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) surf on a clean offshore breeze. Water temp creeps up to 18.3°C, and the lighter air at 17.3°C makes for pleasant dawn sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Achadas da Cruz in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz.