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Conditions at Playa Raya in April
April: The Sweet Spot of Long-Period SSW and Offshore Trades
April is arguably the best month of the year. The average period reaches 13.7s, ideal wind jumps to 67%, and the swell rose is led by SSW at 58.9% with SW at 14.2%. Northern quadrant swells almost disappear, meaning the beach is now receiving long-period groundswell from the open Pacific rather than local windswell. Heights are most commonly 0.5-1m (2-3ft) and 1-1.5m (3-5ft), with a smaller but punchy 1.5-2m (5-7ft) component. N/NNE/NNW winds dominate at moderate speeds and groom the SSW lines into clean, rippable walls. The rainy season begins to stir with 4.00mm/day of precipitation, air temp averages 27.4°C and water temp is a warm 27.1°C. If you want quality surf at Playa Raya, April is the month to book the trip.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Raya in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Raya 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 Raya for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Raya 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 Raya.