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Conditions at Playa Tamarindo in April
April: Clean Lines and Powerful SSW Swell
April is the gateway to the green season. Average period jumps to 14.0s, the highest of the early year, while surf heights stay around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m). The swell rose is now dominated by SSW, followed by S and SW, meaning very little energy arrives from the preferred west/northwest window. Winds become lighter and more variable, with the ideal-wind share improving to 67. This is a month of glassy mornings and long-period southern pulses, though the exposed sections may require a higher tide to really work. Rain begins to appear at 0.77mm/day, air averages 29.9°C, and water temperature climbs to 28.8°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Tamarindo in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo.