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Conditions at Lefthanders in April
April: The Season Kicks into Gear
April is where the season starts to get serious. Average swell rises to 6-7ft (2.0m) and period stretches to 12.8s, with optimal wind conditions a standout 28% of the time. The swell rose is no longer a pure SSW/SW setup: SW (41.9%) and WSW (12.1%) combine for over half the wave energy, with W adding another 2.9%. This is exactly the kind of groundswell that makes Lefthanders pitch and throw. Wind directions become more variable and lighter; the offshore quadrant (NE/ENE/E/ESE) totals 23.6%, while onshore S/SSW/SW winds are much less dominant than in summer. Air temps drop to 18.7°C, water still a warm 20.7°C, and the first meaningful rains of the season appear (1.38 mm/day). This is a prime month for quality sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Lefthanders in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lefthanders 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 Lefthanders for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lefthanders 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 Lefthanders.