Conditions at Macaronis in April
April: Swell Is There, Wind Is the Question
April marks the real transition toward the dry season. The average period jumps to 13.5s, while the average height holds at 4.3ft (1.3m). Swell direction shifts further around to the SSW, which brings 64% of all incoming energy, along with S at 16% and SW at 17%. The height distribution shows a firming trend: while 3-5ft (1-1.5m) is still the most common, there is now nearly 13% of SSW swell in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range, plus healthy contributions from S and SW. Wind is the big variable: ideal wind improves to 40%, but NW/NNW/WNW still combine for roughly 41% of observations. The SE trades are starting to appear, and when they mix with NNE/NE/ENE flow, Macaronis cleans up and starts to show its true potential. Water temp is 29.9°C, air averages 28.0°C, and rainfall is still significant at 7.4mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Macaronis in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Macaronis 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 Macaronis for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Macaronis 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 Macaronis.