Conditions at Lennox Head in April
April: The Offshore Regime Locks In
April is a breakthrough month. The ideal wind percentage jumps to 50%, the average period reaches 9.2s and the average swell stays at a solid 1.7m. Swell direction shifts with the season: ESE (26.4%) and SE (21.9%) lead, E remains at 18.5%, and SSE (16.2%) adds more south in the mix. Wind data shows a dramatic decrease in NE/ENE flow and a major increase in S (14.8%), SSE (13.9%), SSW (9.9%), SW (6.8%) and WSW (4.7%). Water temp is 24.5°C, air 22.7°C, rainfall down to 3.19 mm/day. The longer period and offshore westerlies combine to groom the east-facing banks, making April the first full month of premium, glassy surf at Lennox.
Average Spot conditions at Lennox Head in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lennox Head 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 Lennox Head for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lennox Head 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 Lennox Head.