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Conditions at Boca Damas in April
April: Longest-Period SSW Swell Arrives
April marks the real beginning of the best surf season at Boca Damas. The average period peaks at 14.0s, which is as long and powerful as this wave rose gets, and average height reaches 1.2m (4ft). The directional focus is extremely narrow: 97.8% of swell energy comes from the SSW, aimed almost perfectly at the beach. Nearly 80% of waves are 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and just over 6% push into 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) territory, while only 13% remain in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class. The wet-season shift is beginning, however: ideal wind drops to 21%, rain increases to 2.99 mm/day, and S/SSW/SW flow becomes more persistent during the afternoon. Water temperature is 29.4°C and air is 27.6°C. Early mornings with light offshore wind will be the key to unlocking the best of April.
Average Spot conditions at Boca Damas in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Boca Damas 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 Boca Damas for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Boca Damas 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 Boca Damas.