Conditions at Bakio in April
April: The Shoulder Season Shuffle
April is a clear transition month. The average swell height eases to 1.4m (4.5-5ft), the period drops to 10.8s, and the heavy winter consistency fades. NW still dominates the wave rose at 40.6 percent, with WNW at 21 percent and NNW at 18.8 percent, but the energy is thinner: about 10 percent of all waves are in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range and another 15.5 percent in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range. That said, 5-8ft pulses are still possible, just less frequent. Ideal offshore wind sits at only 22 percent and the wind field becomes more mixed, with WNW, NW, NNW and NE all posting significant numbers. Those directions are not the offshore formula for Bakio, so expect more bump, lump and side-shore texture. Air temperature averages 12.5°C, water is 13.7°C, and afternoon showers are common with 2.90mm/day rainfall. It is still surfable, but you have to pick your windows more carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Bakio in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bakio 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 Bakio for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bakio 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 Bakio.