Is April a good time for surfing at Salina Cruz?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Salina Cruz. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.5 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 34°C.
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In short
- Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 34°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 2 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 Salina Cruz?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Salina Cruz. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.5 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 34°C.
How warm is the water at Salina Cruz in April?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Salina Cruz in April?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Salina Cruz in April?
Around 34°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 2 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.4 m waves), Barra de la Cruz (1.6 m waves) & Playa Maderas (1.4 m waves).
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