Conditions at Cantinho da Baia in April
April: Dawn Patrol Season
April is a transition month. The average swell drops to 2.1m (6.9ft) and the period falls to 11.2s - still respectable, but less powerful than the winter months. The swell angle shifts: NW (25.1%), NNW (19.8%), and WNW (19.7%) are all strongly represented, so exposure remains good. The bigger issue is the wind. The NNW wind blows 29.4% of the time, and the offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE quadrant makes up only about 10% of observations, leaving just 17% of the month with ideal surf conditions. As a result, morning offshore windows become precious; by afternoon the sea breeze and north-westerly flow usually chop things apart. Water temp climbs to 15.3°C and spring warmth helps, but patience and flexibility are the keys to scoring in April.
Average Spot conditions at Cantinho da Baia in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia.