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Conditions at Playa Hermosa in April
April: Transitional Energy, Longest Periods
April signals the transition away from the bone-dry offshore season. The average swell height rises to 1.2m (4ft) and the average wave period peaks at 14.0s, delivering some of the most powerful, efficient groundswell of the year. Swell direction becomes incredibly focused - SSW alone accounts for 97.8 percent, with 78.1 percent of waves in the 1-1.5m range and 6.3 percent in the 1.5-2m range. The trade-off is wind quality: ideal surfing wind drops to 27 percent, and SE through SSW flow becomes more common, adding texture and bump to the surface. Rain starts to increase at 2.99mm/day, while air temperatures sit at 27.6°C and water at 29.6°C. Early mornings are still very much worth it, especially when a groundswell pulse coincides with calm, offshore N or NE flow.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Hermosa in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Hermosa 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 Playa Hermosa for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Hermosa 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 Playa Hermosa.