Conditions at Arica in April
April: Winter Swell Engine Turns On
Autumn fully delivers in April. Average height climbs to around 5-6ft (1.7m) and period reaches 13.6s-one of the longest of the year. The bulk of the energy sits in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range at 50.6%, with a solid 17.5% in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range. The SW-SSW split tightens: SSW 44.9%, SW 52.4%. That means both swell trains arrive with enough period to wrap around the headland and stand up on the WNW-facing exposures. Wind-wise, however, it is the same Arica story: WSW 47.3% and W 43.8% dominate, with all speeds 0-20kph and zero ideal offshore wind. Still, these are powerful, organized lines; if the breeze stays under 10kph, you can score clean, hollow-ish walls. Water temp drops to 18.8°C and air averages 21.0°C, so a spring suit starts to feel good.
Average Spot conditions at Arica in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arica 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 Arica for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arica 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 Arica.