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Conditions at Playa Negra in April
April: Direction Perfection and the Longest Periods
April is the peak of the SSW-dominated swell window. A remarkable 75.6% of all wave energy comes from SSW, with another 13.3% from SW, delivering 90% of the swell from the exact directions Playa Negra loves best. The average wave period hits 14.1s, the longest of the dry season, so the swell arrives with serious push and consistency. Wave heights average 4-5ft (1.3m), with a healthy share of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets in the SSW band. Offshore winds are lighter than in mid-winter, but the ideal surfing wind score remains solid at 62%, and onshore flow is still modest. Afternoon sea breezes can appear, but mornings are often glassy. Air temperature reaches 29.4°C, water temp climbs to 29.3°C, and rain begins to increase at 1.1mm/day ahead of the wet season.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Negra in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Negra 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 Negra for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Negra 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 Negra.