Conditions at La Source in April
April: Lighter Surf and Shifting Wind Season
April brings a noticeable drop in energy: average swell height falls to around 6.5ft (2.0m) and average period eases to 10.9s. Swell direction is overwhelmingly NNW at 46.3%, with NW at 23.9% and WNW at 6.7%; the true W/WSW optimal window is minimal. The trade-off comes in the atmosphere: offshore wind is ideal only 45% of the time, and the prevailing NNW/NW flow becomes more persistent, making conditions more cross-offshore and occasionally textured. Water temperature is a cool 17.1°C, air temps range 13-30°C, and precipitation drops to 0.42mm/day. Look for the early-morning E/NE windows to score the best of the fading winter swell.
Average Spot conditions at La Source in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Source 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 Source for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Source 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 Source.