Conditions at Meia Praia in April
April: Spring Transition and the Northerly Wind Machine
April marks a clear step down in size. Average swell height drops to about 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) and the average period falls to 10.8s. The swell rose is still dominated by WNW (33%), NW (26%) and W (17%), with only a modest 11% coming from the ideal WSW/SW/SSW/S window. That means Meia Praia is increasingly dependent on WNW/NW wrap-around energy rather than direct southwest groundswell.
Winds are offshore from the north quadrant 32% of the time, but the pattern is stronger: NNW 27%, NW 17%, WNW 10%. These are classic Portuguese spring winds - often 20-40kph, so expect lumpy surface texture at the more exposed banks and cleanest conditions in the lee near Lagos. Water temp rises to 16.4°C, air averages 15.8°C, and rain remains at 2.03mm/day. Surf is small but super rideable, especially on a longboard or fish.
Average Spot conditions at Meia Praia in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Meia Praia 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 Meia Praia for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Meia Praia 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 Meia Praia.