Conditions at Ponta do Paul in April
April: Spring Groundswell and Clean Windows
April is a transitional month with more variable surf quality. The average swell is still a solid 7ft (2.1m), but the period drops to 11.2s. The dominant swell direction is overwhelmingly NNW at 32.1%, supported by NW at 19% and N at 9.7%; true west-southwest swell almost disappears from the table. What this means for Ponta do Paul is bluff, refracted north/northwest groundswell rather than the clean west swell the spot loves.
Wind is ideal 38% of the time. NNE and NE remain the main offshore winds, though NNW is more frequent than in winter, adding cross-shore texture. Air temperatures average 17.3°C, water is 18.4°C, and rainfall decreases to 0.79mm/day. The lighter rain and increasing sunshine make the clean days more enjoyable even if the energy is a step down from January.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta do Paul in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta do Paul 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 Ponta do Paul for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta do Paul 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 Ponta do Paul.