Conditions at El Brusco in April
April: Shoulder Season With Solid NW Pulse
April is the first true shoulder month, but do not write it off. The average swell height drops to 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) and the average period to 10.9s, yet the swell direction remains remarkably favourable: NW, WNW and NNW account for over 80% of the energy, with most waves falling in the fun-sized 2-5ft (0.6-1.5m) range. This is rippable, user-friendly surf rather than the freight trains of winter. The main issue is wind consistency; ideal offshore flow is present only 35% of the time, with ENE and E winds becoming more common as high pressure starts to settle over Europe. These easterly winds and developing afternoon sea breezes can add texture to the surface. Air temperature rises to 12.1°C (min 5.0°C, max 25.5°C), rainfall is 2.70 mm/day, and water temperature climbs to 14.0°C. Spring rubber is still required, but lighter crowds and clean long-period pulses make April an underrated month at El Brusco.
Average Spot conditions at El Brusco in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Brusco 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 El Brusco for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Brusco 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 El Brusco.