Conditions at Rabo de Peixe in April
April: Spring Mix and Strong Northerly Winds
April is a transitional month. The average swell is still a respectable 7ft (2.2m), but the period falls to 10.8 seconds - still powerful, yet less heavy than winter. The swell rose shows a strong NNW signal (18.2%), with NW (10.7%) and WNW (8.1%) adding consistent energy. The bigger story is wind: ideal offshore conditions drop to just 23 percent, the lowest of the year. NNW winds are the top wind direction at 13.7%, and combined with NW and NE winds they create a lot of choppy, onshore surf. This is the month when the ocean begins to flatten with each passing low-pressure cycle. Water is 16.4°C, air is 15.8°C, and spring showers are slightly less frequent at 1.75 mm/day. Pick your windows carefully - early morning is generally best before the onshore sea breeze kicks up.
Average Spot conditions at Rabo de Peixe in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe.