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Conditions at Playa Junquillal in April
April: The SSW Window Locks In
April might be the most directionally perfect month of the dry season. A stunning 75.6% of all swell observations come from the SSW, with another 13.3% from the SW. This puts Junquillal almost directly in the path of long-period Southern Hemisphere groundswell. The average period is 14.1s, at the high end of the powerful band, and while the average height is 1.3m (4ft), the distribution shows more 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) energy than earlier in the year. This is clean, lined-up, rippable-to-punchy surf when the wind behaves.
Wind still favours offshore ENE/NE flow, although speeds slacken relative to midwinter, with ENE near 30% and NE near 18%. Ideal conditions sit at 63%. Lighter morning winds make for glassy sessions before afternoon sea breezes or showers arrive. Rainfall begins to increase to 1.10mm/day and water temperature climbs to 29.3°C, signalling the onset of the wet season. April is a golden shoulder month: perfectly aligned SSW/SW swell, long-period energy, and still a majority of clean offshore hours.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Junquillal in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Junquillal 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 Junquillal for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Junquillal 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 Junquillal.