Conditions at Les Cavaliers in April
April: The Shoulder Season Slows Down
April signals the first pause in the North Atlantic machine. Average swell drops to 1.2m (4ft) and period falls to 11.0s, though the direction is still excellent: WNW and NW combine for over 82% of the wave energy. The height distribution is most concentrated in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range, which is fun and rippable, especially on the high stands. The wind, however, becomes the limiting factor. Ideal offshore flow occurs only 29% of the time, while W, WNW, NW and NNW directions account for nearly half of all wind observations. This creates plenty of onshore, bumpy surf. Water temp is a warming 13.8°C and air averages 11.9°C, making a 4/3 wetsuit comfortable. April is for taking what you can get, though a strong late-season low can still deliver 2m (6ft+) pulses with clean east winds.
Average Spot conditions at Les Cavaliers in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Les Cavaliers 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 Les Cavaliers for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Les Cavaliers 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 Les Cavaliers.