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Conditions at Playa El Toro in April
April: Opening the Door
April marks the first real transition toward cleaner surf. Ideal offshore wind rises to 23%, and the average period strengthens to a powerful 13.7s. Swell is now dominated by SSW (58.9%) and SW (14.2%), while N/NNE/NNW troughs fade to a combined 68.7%. The true NE/ENE/E/ESE optimum is still negligible, but the long-period south groundswell is well organized and increasingly rideable. Wave heights are largely 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m), with around 55% in the solid 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) class and 40% in the 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) class. The rainy season begins with 4.00 mm/day, air temps average 27.4°C and the water has warmed to 27.6°C. Look for the lighter morning wind windows.
Average Spot conditions at Playa El Toro in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa El Toro 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 El Toro for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa El Toro 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 El Toro.