Conditions at Canet Plage in April
April: The In-Between Month
April is a tricky one. The average swell height eases to 1.1m (3.6ft) and the average period shortens to 5.1s - the energy is there, but less organized. Swell direction becomes a two-way battle: a dominant northwesterly stream (NW 17.6%, NNW 16.0%) and a growing southern component (S 12.5%, SSE 9.2%, SE 7.8%). The wind stats tell the same story - NW winds drop to 32.7% while SE onshore winds rise to 12.7%. Ideal conditions occur only 25% of the time. Sea surface temperature climbs to 14.1°C (57.4°F). It's a month of mixed signals: some days deliver clean, fast walls from a lingering winter swell, but just as often you'll find crumbly, wind-affected lines. On the plus side, the lighter crowds and warming spring air make the quest more enjoyable.
Average Spot conditions at Canet Plage in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Canet Plage 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 Canet Plage for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Canet Plage 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 Canet Plage.