Conditions at Madalena do Mar in April
April: Clean Lines and Building Trades
April marks the changeover from winter chaos to spring consistency. Swell size eases to an average 6.9ft (2.1m), but the period holds at a respectable 11.2s. The swell distribution is even more north-west dominated: NNW (32.1%), NW (19.0%), N (9.7%), NNE (7.0%) and WNW (7.5%). With the beach facing SSW, these north-west swells still wrap around the island, but they arrive with a little less brute force than in January. The big story is the wind: ideal offshore flow jumps back to 42%, with NNE (21.1%), NE (15.8%) and NNW (15.3%) combining for a strong north-easterly trade regime. That means the surf is increasingly clean, glassy and well-shaped even as the ocean slowly downsizes. Air temps rise to an average 16.9°C, rain eases to 0.84mm/day, and water temp holds near 18.3°C. April is a classic month for a fun-sized NW groundswell with offshore conditions and an empty lineup.
Average Spot conditions at Madalena do Mar in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Madalena do Mar 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 Madalena do Mar for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Madalena do Mar 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 Madalena do Mar.