Conditions at La Salbaje in April
April: Smaller but Surprisingly Rippable
April marks a clear transition to smaller surf. The average swell height drops to 4-5ft (1.4m) and the period shortens to 10.8 seconds, so the power dial comes down a notch. The direction is still ideal, with NW at a massive 40.6 percent, WNW at 21 percent and NNW at 19 percent, but the height bins are much more concentrated in the waist-to-shoulder high range of 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft). These are playful, rippable waves rather than winter heaving slabs.
On the wind front, the offshore quadrant is less dominant in April at only 28 percent ideal. ENE and E winds make up a growing chunk of the regime, blowing cross-shore and limiting the quality windows. Air temperatures rise to 12.5°C, water temps begin to climb to 13.9°C, and rain remains moderate. Keep expectations in the fun range, and hunt the morning clean windows.
Average Spot conditions at La Salbaje in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Salbaje 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 La Salbaje for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Salbaje 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 La Salbaje.