Conditions at Fonte da Telha in April
April: The Shoulder Season Shuffle
April marks the true shoulder season at Fonte da Telha. Average swell height drops to 1.5m (5ft) and the period shortens to 11.1s, so the surf loses some of its winter power but stays rideable on many days. The swell direction is overwhelmingly from the WNW/NW quadrant, with WNW at 36.7% and NW at 30.9%, while pure W contributes 14.3%. The SSW/SW/WSW swell angles that are most favorable for the beach are still relatively small, so the surf can be a little more lined up than hollow. Offshore wind is now ideal only 20% of the time, while NNW (28.3%) and NW (13.8%) winds dominate the afternoon hours. This creates more wind-affected, bumpy conditions, especially later in the day. Early mornings are still worth chasing, and water temperature climbs to a friendlier 15.7°C. April is not winter, but it is far from flat.
Average Spot conditions at Fonte da Telha in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fonte da Telha 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 Fonte da Telha for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fonte da Telha 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 Fonte da Telha.