Conditions at Praia do Norte in April
April: In-Between Energy
April marks the true transition from winter to spring. The average swell height drops to 1.8m (6ft) and the average period shortens to 11.2 seconds, so the surf begins to feel less relentless and more rideable for a wider range of abilities. The swell rose is still very healthy, with NW leading at 30.7% and WNW close behind at 26.6%. NNW adds 14.4% and W contributes 8.4%, meaning the wave window remains well aligned with the beach's exposed west-facing orientation.
Winds become more inconsistent, and only 28% of observations are ideal for surfing. NNW is dominant at 29.2%, with NW at 10.0%, so there are still clean windows but they are more scattered. Air temperatures warm to 14.5°C, water sits at 15.3°C, and spring showers remain possible. April is a good month for quality waves, just with less consistency and fewer billboard-size swells.
Average Spot conditions at Praia do Norte in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia do Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia do Norte 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 Norte.