Conditions at Cabo do Mundo in April
April: Smaller Swell, Cleaner Mornings
April marks a clear step down in size and quality at Cabo do Mundo. The average swell drops to 6ft (1.9m) and the period shortens to 10.9s, signalling the North Atlantic storm track is lifting north. The waverose is still full of NW and WNW swell - together roughly 50% of all observations - but the heights are concentrated in the 1-2m range and there is less XL energy pushing through. Wind becomes the main limiting factor: ideal conditions occur only 31% of the time. The wind rose shows a strong NNW signal at 21.9%, with NW at 9.2%, meaning many days are cross-onshore and bumpy. Offshore E and SE winds still show up, especially early in the morning or when high pressure builds briefly over Spain. Water temperature rises to 14.6°C and spring sunshine makes the cold-water sessions more pleasant, but the surf is more hit-or-miss than winter.
Average Spot conditions at Cabo do Mundo in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabo do Mundo 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 Cabo do Mundo for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabo do Mundo 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 Cabo do Mundo.