Is April a good time for surfing at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre?
April is outside the best season for surfing at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre; the best time is January–March, December. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.7 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
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In short
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 26°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 25 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is April a good time for surfing at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre?
April is outside the best season for surfing at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre; the best time is January–March, December. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.7 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre in April?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre in April?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre in April?
Around 28°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 25 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: São Miguel do Gostoso (1.4 m waves), Taíba (1.2 m waves) & Itacaré (1 m waves).
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