Conditions at Suicidios in April
April: Decreasing Swell, Expanding Wind
April is a shoulder month. The Atlantic still sends pulses of NNW groundswell - at 47.3% of all energy, NNW is a stubborn presence - and the average height is still a respectable 1.9m (6.2ft). Period, though, drops to 10.9s, meaning the waves lose some of the heavy, long-distance punch. N swell becomes more important (12.2%) as spring storms shift north.
But the wind is the real problem. The NNE trade wind is relentless, blowing 36.8% of the time, and combined with NE (10.2%) and N (12.8%), the onshore flow dominates. Ideal offshore wind only occurs 4% of the time. With air temps up to 18.4°C and water at 18.7°C, it feels pleasant, but the water is often bumpy. Precipitation is low (0.24 mm/day). Only the dawn patrol with a light SSE/S land breeze offers any clean, rampy conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Suicidios in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Suicidios 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 Suicidios for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Suicidios 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 Suicidios.