Conditions at Praia dos Ingleses in April
April: Calmer Waters, Clean Windows
April is where the Atlantic engine begins to take its foot off the throttle. Average height drops to 4ft (1.3m), period falls to 10.9s, and the long-period consistency of winter is less reliable. WNW remains the workhorse at 44%, backed by NW (26%) and W (18.5%). The waves are no longer as heavy, but the lighter 3-6ft (1-2m) peaks can be rippable and fun, especially when a west or WSW swell coincides with the morning offshore breeze.
The ideal wind percentage falls to 37%. NNW (21.9%) and NW (9.2%) winds dominate, which creates a more crossed-up texture at times. Still, there are plenty of pockets of E/NNE flow at dawn. Water temperature warms to 14.6°C, air averages 13.6°C, and precipitation is 3.09mm/day. The spring low-pressure systems are weaker, so go for the late-season WNW groundswell and pick your mornings.
Average Spot conditions at Praia dos Ingleses in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia dos Ingleses 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 dos Ingleses for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia dos Ingleses 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 dos Ingleses.