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Conditions at Nestles in April
April: A Shoulder Month with Solid Swell Windows
April is the hinge between dry and wet seasons. The average swell height rises slightly to 0.8m (2.6ft), and the average period hits 13.8s - the longest of the year. The directional window narrows even further, with 97% of the energy arriving from the SSW, a dream direction for this SSW-facing beach. About 8% of the waves now reach 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft), giving more push. The catch is that ideal wind drops to 31%, and rain increases to 3.45mm/day as the ITCZ starts migrating north. Air temperatures are warm around 29°C and water temperature sits at 29.1°C. When the morning offshore breeze holds, April offers some of the cleanest and most powerful swells of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Nestles in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nestles 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 Nestles for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nestles 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 Nestles.