Conditions at Panton in April
April: Spring Transition and Rippable Waves
April eases into a spring rhythm at Panton. Average swell height drops to 2.3m (7.5ft), period to 10.7s, and the surf becomes more manageable, rippable and user-friendly. Swell direction remains excellent for the exposure: WNW (15.2%), NW (13.3%) and NNW (11.1%) combine for nearly 40% of the total, with most heights sitting between 3-7ft (1-2m) rather than the XL bombs of winter. However, the wind distribution becomes less cooperative. ENE pushes to 21% of observations, and the E/NE sectors together span more than 40%, often creating cross-shore or textured waves. When the right S/SW wind lines up - about 20% of the time - Panton offers beautifully clean peaks in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) range with water at 13.6°C.
Average Spot conditions at Panton in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panton 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 Panton for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panton 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 Panton.