Is April a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?

April is outside Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in April?

About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in April?

Air temperature averages 25°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.

Surf Puerto Escondido in April

Surfing Puerto Escondido in April: outside the main surf season, air around 25°C, sea around 28°C, 0.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

25°C

Sea temperature

28°C

Rain

0.3 mm/day

Wind

11 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.8 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 28°C in April, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Puerto Escondido in April

Offshore of Puerto Escondido, waves in April average 1.4 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 seconds from the SSW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

April in the context of Puerto Escondido's surf season

Puerto Escondido's main surf season runs May–September. April is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?: April is outside Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in April?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in April?: Air temperature averages 25°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.