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Conditions at Nuevo Vallarta in April
April: Excellent Swell Direction, Shifting Wind Reliability
April showcases the best swell alignment of the year for Nuevo Vallarta. W swell accounts for 40.7 percent, WSW for 38.6 percent, and SSW/SW add another 11.4 percent, meaning almost all the incoming energy is arriving from the optimal SSW-to-W window. The period reaches 13.9s, the highest of the year, and the average height sits at 1.0m (3.3ft), with just over half of the readings in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range. When it comes purely to swell direction, this month is as good as it gets.
The catch is wind. Ideal offshore conditions drop to 49 percent, and WNW/NW winds increase through the day, creating more lump or cross-shore texture. Morning ENE/E offshore flows are still worthwhile, and the dry season weather remains unbeatable: 23.5°C air, 0.04mm/day of precipitation, and water temperature at 24.8°C. It is a month for dawn patrols and a slightly smaller board if the wind gets into it.
Average Spot conditions at Nuevo Vallarta in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nuevo Vallarta 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 Nuevo Vallarta for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nuevo Vallarta 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 Nuevo Vallarta.