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Conditions at La Bocana in April
April: The Southern Hemi Machine Kicks Into Gear
April is when La Bocana's wave quality shifts from fun to genuinely powerful. The average period peaks at 14.1s and average height builds to 4ft (1.2m), while SSW swell generates a remarkable 85.6% of all wave energy - including 9.1% of waves in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range. These are long-period, organized groundswells that bounce off the south-facing bathymetry and line up beautifully on the sandbars. The trade-off is in the wind: the offshore flow weakens, with NW (14%) and WNW (12%) leading the way and ideal-wind frequency dropping to 57%. The wet season is just starting to knock (1.06mm/day), and the water cranks up to 29.7°C. Early-morning sessions are the currency of the month.
Average Spot conditions at La Bocana in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Bocana 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 La Bocana for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Bocana 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 La Bocana.