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Conditions at Playa Langosta in April
April: Maximum Period
April is the peak of southern hemi groundswell for the spot. The average period tops out at 14.1s - the longest of the year - and SSW alone pumps out 75.6% of the total wave energy. Waves average 1.3m (4.3ft), but the long-period nature means the lines are more powerful, more organised and better shaped at Playa Langosta. The wind field begins to broaden: NE and ENE still lead, but with E and SE winds adding a cross-shore element and ideal wind at 64%, expect a slightly more textured surface than the deep winter months. Rain is on the radar for the first time (0.77mm/day), the air warms to 29.9°C and SST climbs to 29.3°C. This is the final month of the truly dependable dry season, and it rewards surfers with clean head-high-plus swell.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Langosta in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Langosta 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 Langosta for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Langosta 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 Langosta.