Conditions at Pilar in April
April: Lighter Breeze, Smaller Waves
April is the true transition away from the Northeast Monsoon, and the wind does ease noticeably. Average swell height falls to 3-4ft (1.1m) with a 9.4s period, and ENE swell is overwhelming at 66 percent, with NE at 27 percent. The onshore wind is lighter - mostly E and ESE in the 10-20kph range - so the surface is less chaotically textured. However, ideal offshore SW/W wind remains rare at 4 percent, meaning most days still carry a funky onshore bump. This is time to pull out the fish or longboard and make the most of the smaller, cleaner-ish windows. Air temps warm to 28°C (82°F), water temperature climbs to 29°C (84°F), and daily rainfall drops to 6mm.
Average Spot conditions at Pilar in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pilar 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 Pilar for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pilar 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 Pilar.