Conditions at La Sud in April
April: Spring Transition and Groveling Sessions
April marks the first real step down in energy. Average swell height drops to 4ft (1.2m), period shortens to 11 seconds, and ideal wind days shrink to 25%. The swell direction is still excellent - WNW at 42.1%, NW at 40.4% - but the height distribution shifts toward the 0.5-1.5m range, so the wave quality becomes more about shape than raw power. NNW winds become very noticeable at 15.1%, while W winds add 11.9%, making wind protection a key factor. Water temperature warms to 13.9°C and air temperatures average 11.9°C. Spring may lose the heavy winter heat, but April still offers rideable, occasionally fun waves, especially when an easterly offshore blows over a clean NW swell.
Average Spot conditions at La Sud in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Sud 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 Sud for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Sud 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 Sud.