Conditions at Praia do CDS in April
April: Cleaner Windows, Softening Swell
April marks the first true shoulder month. The wave height drops to 5ft (1.5m), period to 11.1 seconds, but the swell quality remains high because WNW at 37 percent, NW at 31 percent and W at 14 percent continue to dominate the spectrum. There is still enough long-period energy for solid head-high sets, but the frequency of XXL winter bombs is falling.
The big improvement is wind. Ideal wind jumps to 33 percent, with the offshore SSW/SW/WSW/W group becoming a regular part of the pattern. NNW is still the single most common direction at 31 percent, but there are more clean mornings with light offshore flow before the sea breeze kicks in. Water temp climbs to 15.7°C, air temp to 15.1°C, and precipitation stays moderate at 1.78mm/day. A 4/3mm suit is still smart, but spring is in the air.
Average Spot conditions at Praia do CDS in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia do CDS 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 do CDS for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia do CDS 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 do CDS.