Conditions at Mekakoz in April
April: Spring Lull, But the NW Pulse Remains
April marks a clear step down in overall energy. The average swell height drops to 4.6ft (1.4m) and the period shortens to 10.8s. Yet the direction mix is remarkably windowed: NW still pumps in 40.6% of the waves, with 21% from WNW and a solid 18.8% from NNW. So the beach doesn't lose its exposure; it just loses the storm power behind the swell. The ocean is a mix of winter groundswell leftovers and spring windswell, often riding on a 10s period that can still produce punchy, fun waves at the better banks. The wind field starts to become less favourable as the Iberian thermal low develops. Ideal offshore winds from the S/SSW/SW quadrant drop to around 29% of the time, while NW/NNW onshore winds increase - a classic spring pattern. Water temperature rises to 13.9°C and air temperatures reach a mild 12.5°C. If you pick the right day, April offers clean, rippable peaks without the brutal power of winter.
Average Spot conditions at Mekakoz in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mekakoz 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 Mekakoz for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mekakoz 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 Mekakoz.