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Conditions at Punta Roca in April
April: The Last Great Wind Window
April is the last month of the extended best season. The average period peaks for the year at 14.0 seconds, and SSW swell is almost the entire story at 99.6% of wave observations. Average height holds at 0.8m, but 14.8% of waves now reach the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, so there is no shortage of push. The trade wind regime starts to fracture: ideal wind drops to 60%, with light ENE/E/SE/SW/W vectors mixing in as the ITCZ begins its northward journey. Rainfall increases to 3.51 mm/day and water temperature remains 28.3°C. The smart play in April is to time the morning tides before the southwesterly afternoon seabreeze gets a grip. Those dawn windows are still capable of excellent Roca runners.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Roca in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Roca 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 Punta Roca for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Roca 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 Punta Roca.