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Conditions at Playa Grande in April
April: Transition Into Trade Wind Season
April is a transition month. The average surf eases to 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) and the period drops to 8.9s, signalling the end of the winter groundswell train. ENE is still the motor at 36.7 percent, while NE (25.8 percent) and E (23 percent) keep the mix alive. The frequency of 5-7ft (1.5-2.1m) waves decreases sharply, and most surf is fun, solid and rippable in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. The wind becomes a little more user-friendly: ideal south flow increases to 32 percent, and many dawns are glassy before the E/ESE trades pick up. April is a good month for small-wave boards and longboards, with the occasional late-season head-high set. Water temperature is 26.5°C, air 25.8°C, and precipitation is modest at 1.38 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Grande in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Grande 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 Grande for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Grande 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 Grande.