Conditions at Aguieira in April
April: Cool Shoulder-Season Surf
April marks a clear transition. The average swell height falls to 1.3m (4.3ft) and the period drops to 9.5s - more punchy than powerful. The swell direction is still led by WNW at 27.9 percent, with W at 19.1 percent and NW at 18.9 percent almost equal, plus a strong NNW component at 11.2 percent; this north-tilting mix is excellent for Aguieira's NNW-facing exposure. Wave heights cluster in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range, making it a groveling-to-fun surf month. Ideal offshore winds sit at 25 percent, but spring also brings more cross-shore energy. Water temp is still cool at 14.6°C, air averages 12.2°C, and rain is slightly lower at 3.77 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Aguieira in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Aguieira 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 Aguieira for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Aguieira 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 Aguieira.