Conditions at Malhao in April
April: Spring Swell Meets Unruly North Winds
April is the transition month between winter power and summer lull. Average swell height drops to 1.8m (6ft), and average period shortens to 11.2s - still enough for solid, rippable surf, but less of the deep-water groundswell that defined the winter months. The swell direction remains excellent, with NW at 34.7% and WNW at 28.8%, plus 8.3% due west. The main problem is wind. Ideal conditions fall to 23%, as the nortada gains strength: NNW winds dominate at 23.2%, followed by NW at 15.9%. These winds are often 20-30kph, creating bumpy and lumpy conditions at a west-facing beach. Early mornings and light easterly windows are the best bet. Water temp warms slightly to 15.8°C, air temp averages 15.3°C, and rain remains present at 1.71 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Malhao in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Malhao 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 Malhao for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Malhao 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 Malhao.