Conditions at Faja da Caldeira de Santo Cristo in April
April: Cleaner Winds, Smaller Bells and Spring Fun
April is all about trade-offs. Average swell height drops to around 5ft (1.5m), average wave period falls to 9.4s, and while the S/SSW/SW window stays near 13%, a larger share of the southerly direction is in the 3-6ft (1-2m) range rather than the solid 6-8ft (2-2.5m) bands of winter. The directional signature also shifts: NNW, NW and W swells take over the wave rose, contributing plenty of background energy but not the ideal angles for this south-facing beach. Still, when a SW swell fills in, the combination of a 9.4s period and cleaner, less stormy weather makes for well-ordered, powerful, rippable waves.
Wind is the real story this month. N/NNE/NE/NNW offshore flow climbs to roughly 27% of wind observations, with ideal conditions 15% of the time, while onshore S/SSW/SW winds drop to around 20%. Air temperatures are pleasant at 15.6°C (min 10.6°C, max 20.1°C), water temperature is 16.1°C, and precipitation falls to 2.06mm/day. April is a month where you can actually surf more often, even if the size isn't as dramatic as midwinter.
Average Spot conditions at Faja da Caldeira de Santo Cristo in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Faja da Caldeira de Santo Cristo 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 Faja da Caldeira de Santo Cristo for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Faja da Caldeira de Santo Cristo 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 Faja da Caldeira de Santo Cristo.