Conditions at La Nord in April
April: Spring Transition and Quality Windows
April marks the first real step down in raw energy. Average swell height falls to 4ft (1.2m) and average period to 11.0s, but the direction mix remains excellent, with WNW at 42% and NW at 40%. Most waves now occupy the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, with a scattering of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) sets from late-season Atlantic lows. Ideal offshore wind time drops to 25 percent, and spring heating increasingly triggers afternoon sea breezes from the west/northwest, which can quickly chop up the surface. Air temperatures average 11.9°C, precipitation is 3.08 mm/day, and water temperatures are on the rise at 13.9°C. Early mornings, before the thermal breeze kicks in, are the clear window for clean, rippable waves.
Average Spot conditions at La Nord in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Nord 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 La Nord for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Nord 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 La Nord.