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Conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in April
April: The Last Great Offshore Window
April is the middle ground: the swell is firing, but the offshore wind machine is starting to sputter. The wave period peaks at 14.0s, and a remarkable 99.6% of all swell energy is SSW. With 14.8% of waves in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and the rest mostly 2-3ft (0.5-1m), there is plenty of push. Yet ideal wind drops to 62% as SW, WSW and W components increase, while the classic NE/NNE flow weakens. Precipitation also rises to 3.51mm/day, a sign the wet season is approaching. Still, with water at 28.3°C and warm 28.6°C air, April offers some powerful, glassy sessions if you time the early-morning trades.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina.