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Conditions at Playa Cambutal in April
April: Long-Period SSW Groundswell and the Calm Before the Wind Shift
April is a transition month, but it still ranks among the best surf months of the year. The average wave period peaks at 14.1s, giving the swell real Southern-Ocean punch, while average height holds at 1.3m (4.3ft). The direction statistics are remarkable: SSW delivers 88.5% of all swell, with 64.8% in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range and 14.5% at 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft). Essentially the entire swell window is aimed straight at Cambutal. Ideal wind remains solid at 62%, even though the NNE trades ease to 23.6% and westerly/onshore directions start to appear more often. Early season groundswell plus offshore mornings make April a sweet spot before the wet season takes hold.
Rainfall begins its upward trend to 3.35mm/day, and water temperature warms back to 27.1°C. The window of clean surf is still generous, but you start to notice the ocean turning more active and humid.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cambutal in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cambutal 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 Playa Cambutal for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cambutal 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 Playa Cambutal.