Conditions at Orio in April
April: Late Season Groundswell, Mixed Winds
April represents the tail end of the proper groundswell season at Orio. Average wave height eases to 5ft (1.5m), the average period shortens to 10.8s, and ideal wind frequency falls to 32 percent. The swell rose is impressively directional, with NW 39 percent, WNW 29 percent, and NNW 16 percent - over 80 percent of the total energy from the favorable window. Size is still enough for punchy, rippable walls when it lines up, particularly on the mid-tide. The wind is the biggest variable: NNW, WNW and NW directions combine for almost 33 percent of the wind rose, meaning a reliable onshore flow kicks in through the afternoon. Air temperatures climb to around 12.2°C, water reaches 13.9°C, and with plenty of spring sunshine between fronts, April offers decent waves for those willing to pick the morning windows.
Average Spot conditions at Orio in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orio 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 Orio for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orio 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 Orio.