Conditions at Playa de la Canteria in April
April: Transition Season Begins, but Northern Swell Remains
April marks a clear transition to the shoulder season. The average wave height eases to 1.5m (5ft) and the average period drops to 10.6 seconds, so while the surf still has some power, it loses the deep-water groundswell punch of mid-winter. The direction dynamic remains ideal: NNW 36.9 percent, NNE 23.8 percent, N 18.9 percent and NW 10.9 percent, with the NNE direction producing the largest share of 2-2.5m swell. On a good day, Playa de la Canteria still gets head-high waves. Wind quality is the weak link. NNE is the dominant wind at 38 percent, and the offshore S/SSW/SW/WSW quadrant accounts for only about 6 percent of the time, leaving many days with windblown surface conditions. Air temperatures are mild at 18.4°C, water temperature is 18.6°C, and rainfall is low at 0.24mm/day, so spring wetsuits and patience are the keys to April.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de la Canteria in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de la Canteria 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 Playa de la Canteria for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de la Canteria 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 Playa de la Canteria.