Conditions at La Torche in April
April: Spring Cleanup
April is the bridge month. The average swell height drops to a modest 4.6ft (1.4m), and periods ease to 10.3 seconds. W still dominates at 28 percent, with WNW at 20 percent and WSW at 12 percent, but the height distribution has shifted down - the 0.5-1m and 1-1.5m classes make up much of the total. This is fun, rippable surf rather than heavy winter freight, though any solid NW groundswell can still push chest-to-head-high waves onto the bar. The good news is that ideal offshore winds sit around 21 percent, among the higher marks of the year. The wind rose shows an increase in northerly and easterly tendencies, and the air is warming to 10.3°C. With water at 11.6°C, it is still cold, but spring sunshine makes dawn sessions far more pleasant. An east wind under a Biscay high will make April an absolute sleeper month.
Average Spot conditions at La Torche in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Torche 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 Torche for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Torche 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 Torche.