Conditions at Praia Azul in April
April: Spring Energy, Northern Wind
April is a true transition month. The ocean is still active, with average swell heights around 6-7ft (1.8-2.1m), but the average period drops to 10.9s, taking some of the heavy hitting out of the waves. Swell direction is strongly biased toward NW, WNW and NNW; the classic winter W/WSW giant swells are fading. The major obstacle is wind: ideal offshore flow is only 30%, and NNW is the dominant wind direction by a wide margin. That means many days are cross-shore, textured and better for the bodyboard crowd than for perfectionists. Air temperatures are warmer at 13.2°C, water is 14.6°C and rain is still a regular guest. Look for short windows with a morning easterly breeze and an active NW groundswell to find the best April surf.
Average Spot conditions at Praia Azul in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia Azul 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 Praia Azul for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia Azul 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 Praia Azul.