Conditions at Las Salinas in April
April: Winter Energy Fading into Shoulder Season
April is the hinge month at Las Salinas. The average swell height is still respectable at 1.6m (5ft), but the period drops to 11.0s - less powerful and more wind-influenced than the winter months. Ideal wind conditions fall to 21%. The swell direction is even more locked into the north: NNW at 56.8%, N at 17.4%, and NW at 11.8%. With the SSW-facing pocket, this is mostly long-period windswell/groundswell hybrid rather than the rare direct S/SW lines that really light the place up. The good news is that offshore N/NNE/NNW winds remain dominant, with NNE at 31.8%, NNW at 26.2% and N at 16.4%. Expect clean but slightly less consistent surf; the morning windows are still the best bet. Water and air temperatures both sit at 18.8°C, and only 0.21mm/day of rain falls, so you can start trading the hooded 4/3 for a normal 4/3 or 3/2.
Average Spot conditions at Las Salinas in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Las Salinas 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 Las Salinas for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Las Salinas 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 Las Salinas.