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Conditions at Papara in April
April: Peak Season Sweet Spot
April is arguably the best month for consistent quality at Papara. Average swell height jumps to 2.1m (7ft), with periods holding at 12.9s, and ideal wind still at 35%. The wave rose is dominated by S (32%) and SSE (25%), with SSW (15%) adding more direct south energy; the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) and 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) bands are stacked, and the first significant sets above 2.5m (8ft) appear. This combination delivers long, powerful groundswell with manageable E/ESE trades and frequent clean N/NNW windows. Rain drops to 4.1mm/day and water temperature holds at 28.7°C.
Average Spot conditions at Papara in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Papara 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 Papara for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Papara 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 Papara.