Conditions at Tonel in April
April: Spring Consistency with a Northerly Bite
April is a classic shoulder-season month at Tonel. Average swell height eases to 1.9m (6ft) and the average period shortens to 11.1s, so there is still proper groundswell, just less of it than in midwinter. The swell chart is still strongly NW-oriented, with NW at 34.1%, WNW at 21.5% and NNW at 13.6%; the W component adds 6.4% and WSW/SW another 2.9%. That leaves a lot of rideable waves for a west-facing beach, particularly when the angle is W or WNW. Wind is the tricky part. Ideal offshore conditions account for only 15% of the time, and the famous spring northerly is on the rise: NNW blows 32.7% and NW 13.9%. These northerlies are often cross-shore, and the daily sea breeze can add more texture by midday. Dawn patrol is your best bet, with air temp averaging 15.8°C, water temp 16.3°C and rain around 2.03mm/day keeping the region green and the low clouds dramatic.
Average Spot conditions at Tonel in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tonel 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 Tonel for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tonel 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 Tonel.