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Conditions at Ciruelo in April
April: Peak Combination of Wind and Swell
April is the crown jewel of the high season at Ciruelo. The average swell height stays at 1.1m (3.6ft), but the average period reaches 13.7s, bringing real long-period power. The optimal swell window - SSW, SW, WSW and S - accounts for roughly 78% of all incoming energy, with SSW itself at 58.9%. Directional consistency like this is rare, and it means Ciruelo is firing in its intended exposure.
The wind statistics match the swell. Ideal surfing winds hit 68%, the highest of the spring, with offshore N/NNE/NNW/NW/WNW flow making up almost three quarters of the wind rose. The rains are beginning at 4.00mm/day but the air is a warm 27.4°C and water temperature is 27.1°C. Expect clean, groomed 3-4ft (1m) surf during morning windows with occasionally bigger long-period sets in the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) range from SSW/SW swells. April is the month to chase Ciruelo before the summer sea breeze takes over.
Average Spot conditions at Ciruelo in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ciruelo 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 Ciruelo for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ciruelo 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 Ciruelo.