Conditions at Patos in April
April: The Transitional Window
April walks the line between leftover winter and upcoming summer. The average swell is about 4ft (1.3m), with a period of 11.0s - no longer the raging 13s of deep winter, but still enough to produce proper waves. The dominant swell directions are WNW (27.9%), W (19.1%) and NW (18.9%), while NNW (11.2%) becomes more important. Wind is only ideal 30% of the time, and the NNE flow (10.5%) can make the surface lumpy and cross-shore. However, a S/SSW wind during a NW groundswell will still make Patos shine. With air temps at 12.6°C and water warming to 14.3°C, spring rubber is the right call and the sessions feel friendlier than January.
Average Spot conditions at Patos in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Patos 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 Patos for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Patos 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 Patos.