Conditions at Lances Right in April
April: Late-Season Quality Before the Flip
April represents the tail end of the reliable surf window, with ideal winds still at 60%. The average swell height is 0.8m (2.6ft) and the period lengthens to 12.7s, signalling more distant storm energy. SSW swell dominates at 49.3%, while SW accounts for 27.3% and WSW adds another 11.0%. Waves remain mostly 2-3ft (0.5-1m), but the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) percentage is healthy, especially from SSW, SW, and WSW. The wind rose shows northwest and north-northwest flow still providing many of the cleanest sessions, though southeast winds are becoming more frequent. With sea surface temperature at 29.9°C and air temperatures around 28.0°C, it is still a warm, mostly clean setup-but the monsoon flip is just around the corner.
Average Spot conditions at Lances Right in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lances Right 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 Lances Right for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lances Right 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 Lances Right.