Conditions at Albufeira in April
April: Smaller Groundswell and Building Spring Sun
April is the first clear transition month. Average swell height eases to 2-3ft (0.8m), the average period drops to 9.1s, and ideal-wind frequency falls to 22%. The swell spectrum is dominated by 0.5-1m (1.5-3ft) waves, with W (23.7%) and WNW (19.1%) as the main directional sources. At this point the S/SW window is still present - SW totals 6.9% and WSW 14.7% - and some 1-1.5m (3-5ft) swells can still wrap into Albufeira, especially from SW and WSW. Wind statistics show NNW (19.4%) and NW (13.9%) as the dominant directions, which are offshore for this south-facing spot, but longer clean spells become less frequent. Water temperature is 16.5°C, air is 15.8°C, and precipitation remains moderate (1.82mm/day). A 3/2mm wetsuit is enough on many days, and the spring sun makes even small, punchy days worthwhile.
Average Spot conditions at Albufeira in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Albufeira 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 Albufeira for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Albufeira 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 Albufeira.