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Conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in April
April: Groundswell Peak Meets the First Rains
April is a climatically split month: the South Pacific is firing, but the ITCZ begins creeping north and the Northeast trades weaken. Average swell climbs to 1.3m (4ft) with the season's longest period at 14.1s, and an incredible 94.3% of the energy arrives from the SSW. Nearly 11% of waves now push into the 1.5-2m range, so there is real power. However, ideal wind frequency drops to 48%, and onshore S/SSW/SW flow increases as afternoon sea breezes become stronger. Rain picks up to 2.69mm/day and water temps are a warm 29.7°C. Early-morning windows are still excellent; late-day sessions are increasingly bumpy.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa.