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Conditions at Isla Grande in April
April: Transition Begins, Window Emerges
April marks the beginning of the wind pattern transition. The average swell height is still a respectable 1.3m (4ft) with a period of 7.4s, and the NE swell contribution peaks at 92.8% - a beautiful directional setup. But the wind still blows from the onshore NE quadrant (NNE 35.8%, NE 40.7%) for the majority of the month. The good news: ideal offshore wind days climb to 5% as the first weak SW/W wind events of the spring push through. Rain increases to 3.25 mm/day and water temperature rises to 28.0°C, signaling the onset of the wet season. On the better days, especially during late-afternoon thermal westerlies, you can find clean 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) waves. Still, April remains a fickle month for consistent quality.
Average Spot conditions at Isla Grande in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Isla Grande 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 Isla Grande for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Isla Grande 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 Isla Grande.