Conditions at Paul do Mar in April
April: Energy Fades But Stays Rippable
April is the first true transition month. Swell heights average 2.1m (7ft), but the period drops to 11.2s, signalling that the winter swell engine is winding down. Directionally, the NNW still dominates with a massive 32.1% of total swell, followed by NW at 19% and N at 9.7%. This is a lot of north-northwest swell for a southwest-facing spot, so expect plenty of wobbly, unrefracted energy. The good news: offshore winds from the NNE/NE quadrant blow 39% of the time, and the air is pleasant with an average of 17.3°C (14.3-20.1°C). Water temps are 18.3°C, precipitation drops to 0.79mm/day. It is a month for the keen surfer who can read the charts and find the rare SW/W pulse, not for guaranteed empty perfection.
Average Spot conditions at Paul do Mar in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Paul do Mar 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 Paul do Mar for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Paul do Mar 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 Paul do Mar.