Conditions at Laredo in April
April: Smaller but Cleaner Spring Surf
April signals a clear transition. Average swell height eases to 1.4m (4-5ft) and periods drop to 10.9s, so the long-period winter energy is fading. The swell directions are still overwhelmingly from the northwest quadrant, with NW at 43.8%, NNW at 20.3% and WNW at 18.4%, but a large share falls in the 0.5-1.5m range. The ideal wind percentage falls to 37% as high pressure starts to build and easterly winds become more common; on many afternoons a thermal breeze affects the waves. Water temperature rises to 14.0C and air temperatures to 12.5C, making a 3/2 wetsuit more comfortable. April is best in the mornings: dawn patrol sessions with light S-SSW winds and leftover NW groundswell can still produce rippable, though more modest, Laredo peaks.
Average Spot conditions at Laredo in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Laredo 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 Laredo for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Laredo 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 Laredo.