Conditions at Carnon in April
April: Peak South Swell, Nearly Summer
April sees the largest share of optimal-direction swell of the year: S delivers 17.9%, SSE 15.9%, SE 12.3% and SSW 8.1%, so 54.2% of all wave observations come from directions that actually line up with Carnon's SSE-facing beach. Yet the average wave height is still just 2ft (0.6m), the period hovers at 4.6s, and ideal wind sits at 7%. This means you get more consistent walls of short-period windswell, but they can be sectiony and soft. The wind distribution is more onshore than in winter, with SE/SSE/S/SSW winds combining for 23.2% and the thermal seabreeze beginning to bite in the afternoons. The best windows are early morning before the wind switches onshore. Sea water warms to 14.4°C, air to 13.1°C, and with the amount of south swell in the water, April can surprise if you pick the right corner of the beach.
Average Spot conditions at Carnon in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Carnon 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 Carnon for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Carnon 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 Carnon.