Conditions at Maceda in April
April: Transitional Windows
April is the classic transition month at Maceda. Average swell height falls to 1.3m (4ft) and period drops to 10.9s - still enough to wrap into the beach, but with less push. The swell direction is still WNW-heavy at 43.7% and NW at 26.2%, but the wind quality fades to only 28% ideal offshore conditions. The wind distribution becomes more split between eastern offshore flows and the building NNW/NW pattern, meaning you need to pick your sessions carefully. With air temps averaging 13.6°C, water at 14.7°C, and decent spring sunshine, the crowds start to return. Peak windows usually occur when a secondary low brushes the Atlantic and an eastern flow cleans up the wake.
Average Spot conditions at Maceda in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Maceda 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 Maceda for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Maceda 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 Maceda.