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Conditions at Punta Quidico in April
April: Transitional Power at Peak Period
April offers the longest average period of the year at 12.6 seconds, with the average swell holding at 2.0m (6.5ft). The wind shifts become more noticeable: S wind drops to 24.8 percent, while SSE (14.3%) and NNW (12.8%) begin to creep in, reducing the ideal wind score to 53 percent. Swell directions spread out, with SW at 44.1 percent, WSW at 24.7 percent, and a growing W component at 5.3 percent, along with more WNW energy (2.1%). This extra west in the swell often produces better shaped, more refractable waves at Punta Quidico than the pure SW months. Rain increases to 2.55 mm/day, sea temp drops to 12.5°C, and the air cools to 13.4°C, but the long-range periods and still-frequent offshore mornings keep the quality high.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Quidico in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Quidico 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 Punta Quidico for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Quidico 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 Punta Quidico.