Conditions at Porto Covo in April
April: Fading Power, Rising Breeze
April sees the ocean start to downshift. Average swell height is 6ft (1.8m) with a period of 11.2s, still rideable and punchy but less grunty than winter. The swell direction is actually more concentrated: NW (35%) and WNW (29%) are the dominant players, but heights shift toward the 1-2m (3-6ft) range rather than 2-2.5m, so Porto Covo becomes more of a fun, rippable beach break. The real problem is wind: ideal offshore flow is only 23% of the time, and NNW/NW winds dominate, with 23% and 16% of readings respectively, creating plenty of bumpy, wind-blown sessions. There are still clean dawn patrols with light offshore winds before the sea breeze kicks in, but as spring progresses you need to pick your windows carefully. Water temperature is 15.8°C, air temperature 15.3°C, and 1.71mm/day of rain means the wetsuit stays on while the sun slowly gains strength.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Covo in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Covo 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 Covo for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Covo 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 Covo.