Conditions at Gaztetape in April
April: Spring Has Sprung
April is a transition month. Average swell height drops to 1.5m (4-5ft) and the average period shortens to 10.8s - still rideable, but with less of the raw power of winter. The swell direction remains excellent for the spot: NW (39%) and WNW (29%) continue to dominate, supplemented by NNW (16%). However, the height distribution shifts toward the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range, and overhead days become less frequent. Ideal wind occurs only 32% of the time, and the wind rose shows a more even split between southerly offshores and north/northwesterly onshores. Expect fun, rippable conditions on the good days, but be ready to work for the quality sessions.
Air temps rise to 12.5°C, water temp 13.9°C, and rainfall is moderate at 2.90 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Gaztetape in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gaztetape 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 Gaztetape for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gaztetape 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 Gaztetape.