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Conditions at Ilha dos Lobos in April
April: The Window Opens
April is where the surf really starts to turn on. Average swell height rises to 1.6m (5-6ft) and period creeps toward the powerful groundswell category at 9.1s. The S/SSE/SE corners add serious energy: S accounts for 12.7% of the distribution, SSE 15.9%, SE 16.5%, and ESE 16.5%. A significant amount of this swell sits in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class, with a few 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) sets from S and SSE. These are more organized, longer-period waves than the summer windswell.
Wind quality is on the improve too, with ideal conditions about 43% of the time. Northeasterlies still blow on some days, but W, WNW and NW flows become more common behind cold fronts. Air temps ease to 19.6°C and water cools to 22.7°C. April is a great shoulder-season pick for surfers who want solid size without the full winter chill.
Average Spot conditions at Ilha dos Lobos in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ilha dos Lobos 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 Ilha dos Lobos for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ilha dos Lobos 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 Ilha dos Lobos.