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Conditions at Acapulco in April
April: Peak Spring Size, Fading Offshore Consistency
April is the month when Acapulco's swell window becomes almost brutally concentrated. A massive 88.5% of all wave energy arrives from the SSW, with another 10.5% from the SW. The average height jumps to 4ft (1.2m) and the period lengthens to 14.1s, one of the highest of the year. The wave-height distribution tells the real story: 68.1% of waves are in the solid 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, 9.1% reach 1.5-2m (5-6ft), and there is even a small percentage over 2m. This is serious, powerful groundswell for a region not known for consistent heavy waves.
The compromise is wind. Ideal offshore wind only blows 40% of the time, as the westerly and SW sea breeze strengthens; W (32.5%), WNW (26.5%) and WSW (18.4%) dominate the wind rose. Early mornings remain the best bet, especially when a light N/NNW 'norte' filters through the mountains. With only 0.06mm/day of rain and an average air temperature of 26.5°C, April offers some of the cleanest tropical air of the season. Water temp sits at 28.1°C. If you can find a dawn patrol window, April can serve up the best combination of size and shape all year.
Average Spot conditions at Acapulco in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Acapulco 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 Acapulco for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Acapulco 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 Acapulco.