Conditions at La Graviere in April
April: Smaller, but Still Punchy
April marks a noticeable drop in energy as the North Atlantic storm track weakens. Average swell height falls to 4ft (1.2m) and the period shortens to 11.0 seconds, though the direction remains remarkably consistent - WNW (42.1%) and NW (40.4%) together account for more than 80% of all swells. There is less of the heavy 2m-plus swell (fewer than 7% of observations), but those mid-period waves still pack a punch on the sandbars, especially during mid-tide.
Clean conditions become more precious, with ideal offshore winds only 26% of the time. The wind rose shows a big jump in NNW (15.1%) and westerly/northwesterly breezes, bringing more sideshore and onshore texture. Early mornings with light ENE and E winds are your best bet before the spring sea breeze kicks in. Average precipitation is 3.08 mm/day. Air temperatures rise to 11.9°C, water temperatures to 13.9°C, so the suit gets slightly thinner and the crowds start to reappear.
Average Spot conditions at La Graviere in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Graviere 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 Graviere for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Graviere 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 Graviere.