Conditions at La Selva in April
April: Cleaner and Smaller
April marks a clear transition toward smaller surf but better conditions. Average swell height drops to around 4-5ft (1.4m) and the average period settles to 8.5s. The swell composition is still favourable, with NE at 28% and NNE at 14% making up the core of the quality energy, while ENE contributes 37%. The 1-1.5m range is the most common, so expect fun, rippable waves rather than heavy winter grinders.
The wind improves noticeably: ideal surfing wind occurs 40% of the time, the highest reading since October. Although E/ESE trades still dominate the weather pattern, they are weaker and more variable, giving La Selva more glassy windows. With air temperatures around 26.0°C and water temperatures warming to 27.0°C, April offers some of the most user-friendly surf of the year: smaller, but cleaner.
Average Spot conditions at La Selva in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Selva 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 La Selva for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Selva 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 La Selva.