Conditions at Santa Comba in April
April: NW Gold With a Chop Factor
April sees the North Atlantic storm track start to weaken, but Santa Comba still picks up a high percentage of northwest swell. Average height eases to 2.1m (6.9ft) and the period shortens to 10.9s, signaling a mix of groundswell and stronger windswell. Swell direction is truly northwest-dominant: WNW (18.0%), NW (17.1%), and NNW (14.2%) combine for almost half of all observations, with W (8.2%) and N/NNE/NE adding another 15%. The downside is that spring brings more ENE/NE winds: ENE (15.9%), NE (12.8%), and NNE (7.5%) are the leading wind directions, and when they blow, the north-facing beach turns choppy and cross-shore. Still, the ideal wind percentage sits at 22%, and on the days when a high-pressure cell drifts south and a low lingers to the north, a south to southwest breeze keeps the peak clean. Water temp starts to creep up to 13.6C, air temp averages 11.5C, and precipitation remains steady at 3.04mm/day. April is an inconsistent month but with solid potential.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Comba in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Comba 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 Santa Comba for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Comba 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 Santa Comba.