Conditions at Molhe Leste in April
April: The Northwest Shift
April starts to lose the winter grip. Average swell still holds at 2.1m (7ft), but the period drops to 11.2s and the direction becomes more northerly, with NW/NNW generating roughly 45% of the total wave energy. This is less favorable for SW-facing Molhe Leste; there are still rideable days, especially when W-WSW swell mixes in, but the quality turns a bit more wind-swell influenced. The wind blows from the NNW 29.4% of the time, making conditions glassy but occasionally lumpy. Water warms to 15.3°C and spring long-period swells keep the spot worth checking-just manage expectations.
Average Spot conditions at Molhe Leste in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Molhe Leste 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 Molhe Leste for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Molhe Leste 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 Molhe Leste.