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Conditions at Itapeva in April
April: The Autumn Switch Flips
April is the month when Itapeva starts to turn on. The average swell height moves up to 1.6m (5.3ft), the period jumps to 9.1s, and the wind is ideal 31 percent of the time - the best since the previous winter. The swell distribution is beautifully balanced across the optimal quadrant: E at 17.1 percent, ESE at 16.5 percent, SE at 16.5 percent and SSE at 15.9 percent, with S at 12.7 percent adding a bit more push. The NE trades are still present but weakening, and the offshore W/NW flow becomes more frequent. Rain averages 3.44 mm/day, often in passing frontal systems that clear the air and leave clean conditions. Water temperature drops to 22.7°C and air averages 19.6°C. There are now genuine groundswell windows with clean offshore winds, making April a solid month for dedicated surfers.
Average Spot conditions at Itapeva in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Itapeva 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 Itapeva for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Itapeva 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 Itapeva.