Conditions at Dracula's in April
April: Spring Transition, Fewer Clean Windows
April is when Dracula's starts to leave peak season. Average swell height is still a very decent 2.0m (6.5ft), but the average period drops to 10.9s and ideal wind frequency falls to 37 percent. The swell is overwhelmingly NNW - 46.3 percent - with NW another 23.9 percent, meaning much of the energy is shorter-interval and more affected by the northern angle. The wind rose tells the story of a building Azores High: NNW winds dominate at 35.1 percent, and the stronger offshore easterly flow of winter is fading. There will still be solid, chest-to-head-plus waves, but they often come with bump or chop. Persistence, and an anemometer, are your friends in April. Water temperature is 17.1C with air around 18.1C.
Average Spot conditions at Dracula's in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Dracula's 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 Dracula's for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Dracula's 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 Dracula's.