Conditions at Praia das Bicas in April
April: Swell On The Wane
April is the transition month when the North Atlantic low-pressure track starts to retreat. Average swell height falls to around 5ft (1.5m) and the average period drops to 11.1s, so waves become weaker and less organized than in winter. Directionally, WNW (36.7%) and NW (30.9%) continue to dominate along with W (14.3%), and the west-facing orientation still filters out most south or east energy. The bulk of the surf sits in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, which is fun but not heavy. The bigger issue is wind: NNW takes over at 28.3%, NW adds 13.8%, and offshore wind is favorable just 15% of the time. Average conditions are bumpy and cross/onshore, but dawn sessions with an easterly gradient can still produce clean shoulder-high waves. Water temperature warms to 15.7°C, air averages 15.1°C (min 9.6°C, max 26.2°C), and precipitation remains moderate at 1.78 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Praia das Bicas in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia das Bicas 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 Praia das Bicas for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia das Bicas 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 Praia das Bicas.