Conditions at Playa de la Garita in April
April: Cleaner, Quieter Shoulder-High Surf
April marks a shift from power to approachability. Average swell height eases to 5ft (1.5m), but the period drops to 10.6s, so it remains rideable rather than threatening. The swell directions are strongly northern: NNW at 36.9%, NNE at 23.8%, N at 18.9%, and NW at 10.9%, with almost no SW/W contribution. For Playa de la Garita, that means cross-shore, wind-swell-like lines are common, though longer-period NW pulses can still wrap in occasionally. The good news is wind. Ideal offshore conditions climb to 16%, the strongest percentage since the previous autumn, and the trade-wind intensity starts to ease slightly. Morning glass-offs are more frequent, making April one of the more pleasant months for small-wave surfing. Air averages 18.4°C, water 18.6°C, and rain is sparse at 0.24 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de la Garita in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de la Garita 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 Playa de la Garita for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de la Garita 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 Playa de la Garita.