Conditions at Preciosa in April
April: Shoulder-Season Compromise
April is the transition zone. The North Atlantic storm track is starting to retreat northward, and average swell height drops to 1.4m (4.6ft) with the average period fading to 8.9s. The swell mix still favors the east-northeast - ENE is 36.7 percent, E 23 percent, NE 25.8 percent, NNE 10.3 percent - but there is less of the deep, powerful N/NNW energy that made winter so special. The good news is that the ideal wind window ticks up to 27 percent, still small but slightly more workable. Trade winds continue from the E/ESE about 52 percent of the time. With air temperatures averaging 25.8°C (20.0-35.2°C) and water at 26.5°C, the beach gets more pleasant even as the surf fades. The waves become smaller and more forgiving, so drop down a board size and enjoy the groveling conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Preciosa in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Preciosa 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 Preciosa for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Preciosa 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 Preciosa.