Conditions at Meio da Baja in April
April: Big Ocean, Beginning Transition
April marks the shift toward spring. Average swell drops to 6.9ft (2.1m) and the period to 11.2 seconds, but the direction mix remains extremely favorable: NW, NNW and WNW swells are still coming through consistently. This is a good-looking surf month on the wave rose, with plenty of 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) plus sets and some larger waves from lingering lows.
The issue is the wind. Only 17% of the time is ideal, and the NNW wind component jumps to a dominant 29%. When the afternoon north wind kicks in, Meio da Baja becomes cross-onshore and bumpy. Morning sessions are the move, especially after a southerly front. Water temp climbs to 15.3°C and air temps sit at 14.5°C, so spring rubber starts to feel comfortable.
Average Spot conditions at Meio da Baja in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Meio da Baja 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 Meio da Baja for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Meio da Baja 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 Meio da Baja.