Conditions at Porto Batel in April
April: Solid Swell Meets Shifting Winds
April is the first clear step down in size, with the average swell height easing to 7ft (2.1m) and the period slowing to 11.2s - still a solid long-period groundswell. The northwest quadrant continues to rule: NW at 25.1%, NNW at 19.8% and WNW at 19.7%, with W at 6.3% adding direct favorable swell. However, ideal wind drops to 34% as the land starts to warm and the daily sea breeze develops. NNW winds remain dominant at 29.4%, frequently in the 10-30kph range. Water temperature warms to 15.3°C and air averages 14.5°C. April can offer punchy, hollow, well-shaped waves, particularly on lower tides and during the early morning hours before the wind turns onshore.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Batel in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel.