Conditions at Salgueiros in April
April: Swell Fades, Wind Shifts
April marks the true transition. Average swell height drops to 4-4.5ft (1.3m) and period shortens to 10.9s. While the direction is still favorable - WNW 44%, NW 26%, W 18% - the energy is noticeably less organized, and the longer 12-15s pulses become rarer. The lineup still breaks well on the better sandbars, but it is no longer the hollow, powerful winter beast.
Wind quality declines as the NNW/nortada pattern gains strength. Ideal offshore wind is now just 30%, with NNW at 23% and NW at 8.5%, meaning many days are cross-onshore and bumpy. The best windows are early mornings before the sea breeze kicks in. Water temp rises to 14.6°C and air averages 13.6°C; a 3/2mm fullsuit with enough rubber for the cold mornings is recommended.
Average Spot conditions at Salgueiros in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros.