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Conditions at Palmeira in April
April: Trade Wind Grind
April is a transition month. Swell averages are still solid at 2.0m (6-7ft) but the period steps down to 10.3s, and the dominant direction locks into the NNE (48% of all swells), with N and NNW making up another 20% each. Height distribution is concentrated in the 1.5-2m (5-7ft) and 2-2.5m (7-8ft) ranks, but the quality is limited by the strongest trade-wind month of the year: NNE winds blow 60% of the time and offshore wind is ideal only 2%. This makes Palmeira lined but lumpy, with sets often holding their shape better early morning before the trade wind cranks. Water temperature is 22.5°C, air 21.7°C.
Average Spot conditions at Palmeira in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmeira 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 Palmeira for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmeira 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 Palmeira.