Conditions at Bordeira in April
April: Losing the Power, Gaining Some Hope
April is a transition month. The average swell height drops to 1.9m (6.2ft) and the period eases to 11.1s - still okay, but the heavy groundswell stamp of winter is fading. NW remains the dominant direction at 34.1%, with WNW (21.5%) and NNW (13.6%) also in the mix. That means there are plenty of rideable 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) waves, but the consistent XL pulses become less frequent.
The bigger problem is wind. Ideal offshore flow from W/WSW/SW/SSW drops to just 13 percent of the time, while NNW winds explode to 31.5% - a classic spring pattern that makes the surface lumpy and cross-onshore. Morning glass-offs are possible but short-lived. Water temp climbs to 16.2°C, air temps average 15.8°C, and 2.03mm/day of rain keeps the region green. If you chase April, pick the days with east or southeast winds and a fading NW swell.
Average Spot conditions at Bordeira in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bordeira 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 Bordeira for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bordeira 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 Bordeira.