Conditions at Lacanau in April
April: Shoulder-Season Mix
April is a transition month in the Atlantic, and Lacanau feels the drop in energy. The average swell height falls to 5ft (1.6m) with an average period of 10.5 seconds, still well within rideable territory but with less of the raw power of winter. Swell direction remains good, with WNW at 39 percent, W at 18 percent, NW at 16 percent and NNW at 8 percent. Most waves fall in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range, with occasional 6ft (1.8m) sets. Ideal winds fall to 34 percent, and NNW, NE and WNW winds are frequent, meaning clean mornings and tricky afternoon sea breezes. Water temperatures warm to 12.9°C, air averages 12.3°C, and precipitation sits at 2.28 mm/day. It is a month for big boards, patience, and picking the windows.
Average Spot conditions at Lacanau in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lacanau 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 Lacanau for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lacanau 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 Lacanau.