Conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in April
April: Shoulder Season Mixed Bag
April sees the North Atlantic begin to settle down, but the surf is far from flat. Average swell height remains a rideable 6ft (1.8m), with a moderate-to-long 11.2s period. Swell direction is heavily concentrated from the NW and WNW, a favourable angle for the west-facing beach. Most waves fall in the 1m to 2m range, with enough 2m-plus sets to keep bigger-wave surfers interested. The main challenge is the wind: ideal conditions only occur 24 percent of the time, and the NNW wind is dominant at 23.2 percent, often creating side-shore texture. Water temperature is 15.8°C with air temperatures around 15.1°C, and precipitation is still present at 1.69mm/day. Dawn patrol sessions offer the best chance of smooth, less windy surf.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes.