Conditions at Verdicio in April
April: Spring Transition
April marks a clear step down in size as the North Atlantic begins to settle. The average swell height is 1.3m (4.3ft) and the average period drops to 10.7s, so the waves are smaller and less powerful than winter. NW remains the primary swell direction at 39.3%, but NNW now contributes a strong 27.2% and WNW adds 11.5%. The height distribution shows a broad cluster in the 0.5-1.5m (1.5-5ft) range, with occasional 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) sets from the NW at 8.1%.
The wind is less favorable, with ideal offshore flow only 24% of the time. E and ENE winds are frequent, while WNW/NW/NNW onshore flow still threatens to run the surface. Spring sunshine becomes more common, air temperatures rise to 11.9°C and the water warms to 13.7°C. It is a good month for smaller boards and fun, rolling waves rather than all-out power.
Average Spot conditions at Verdicio in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Verdicio 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 Verdicio for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Verdicio 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 Verdicio.