Conditions at Ristorante in April
April: Spring Swell with a Side of Onshore Chop
April marks a turning point. The average swell drops to 0.7m (2.3ft) with a 5.0s period, and while S (16.0%) and SSE (14.8%) swell dominates, the wind matrix becomes less favourable. SSW (6.2%) and SW (6.2%) winds, already on the rise, are now matched by offshore N/NE directions, giving a mixed bag. Ideal windows slip to 17%. The good news: water temp has warmed to 15.7°C (60°F) and air reaches 14.1°C, making spring sessions less punishing. The beach still sees WSW (14.2%) and SW (13.3%) swell, so when the northeast winds blow during the day, Ristorante can serve up clean, rippable waves in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range. Just be prepared to pick your sessions carefully as the thermal sea breeze starts kicking in.
Average Spot conditions at Ristorante in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ristorante 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 Ristorante for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ristorante 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 Ristorante.