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Conditions at Panama Viejo in April
April: The Swell Engine Warms Up
April is the first month with a tangible change. The average wave height nudges up to 0.4m (1.3ft), and the period peaks at 13.5s - the longest of the year. SSW swell now accounts for 94.1% of the distribution, and a slightly healthier 4.7% slips into the 0.5-1m range. The offshore wind regime begins to relax: NNW drops to 45.5%, NW holds at 18.8%, but bouts of lighter N and NNE winds and the first hints of southerly flow creep into the data. That opens the door for cleaner, warmer mornings as precipitation jumps to 3.06mm/day and water temperature rises to 26.6°C. We are still in grovel territory, but the first real 2-3ft (0.6-1m) possibilities appear on the horizon.
Average Spot conditions at Panama Viejo in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panama Viejo 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 Panama Viejo for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panama Viejo 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 Panama Viejo.