Conditions at Barbate in April
April: Sinking Periods, Rising Tides
April marks a clear step down in surf energy at Barbate. Average swell height slips to 1.2m (3.9ft) and average period falls to 9.4s, so waves start to lose the long-period grind of winter. The swell roses still show a strong W/WNW background, but much of that is shorter-period windswell. The S/SW window remains sparse, making quality days more dependent on the rare southern low. Wind is ideal just 30% of the time, and the Levante pressure gradient tightens: E and ESE together account for 31% of the wind distribution, with gusts in the 30-50kph range common. Light NW/N winds in the early morning offer the best chance of clean, rideable lines. Water temperature climbs to 16.9°C, air averages 16.0°C, and precipitation falls to 1.77 mm/day. Expect smaller, punchier surf and plenty of contests between a tired winter pattern and the incoming spring high pressure.
Average Spot conditions at Barbate in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barbate 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 Barbate for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barbate 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 Barbate.