Conditions at Cabedelo do Douro in April
April: Spring Swell with a North Wind Catch
April shows the winter swell machine winding down. Average height eases to about 4.3ft (1.3m), but the period is still a respectable 10.9s. The direction mix is surprisingly good: WNW leads at 43.7 percent, NW 26.2 percent and W 18.5 percent, meaning Cabedelo still sees plenty of swell in its preferred window. The bulk of the energy now sits in the 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) 'fun and rippable' range, with fewer heavy 6.5ft (2m) plus sets.
The key limitation in April is wind. Ideal offshore conditions drop to 28 percent, and the nortada becomes a regular player: NNW wind reaches 21.9 percent and NW adds 9.2 percent. Those directions are cross-shore/onshore at the Douro rivermouth and chop up the faces. Still, on calm mornings or under an easterly gradient, the lefts and rights at Cabedelo can be clean and playful. Air temps average 13.6°C, water 14.6°C, and passing spring fronts bring about 3.09mm/day of rain.
Average Spot conditions at Cabedelo do Douro in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabedelo do Douro 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 Cabedelo do Douro for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabedelo do Douro 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 Cabedelo do Douro.