Conditions at Les Culs Nuls in April
April: Shoulder Season Slump
April is the first true shoulder-season month. The average swell height drops to 4ft (1.2m), the period shortens to 11.0s, and the wind only blows from the ideal offshore quadrant 26% of the time. Swell direction remains overwhelmingly WNW and NW, but the energy is weaker and less organized. A large share of waves now sits in the 0.5-1.5m (1.6-4.9ft) range, perfect for a shortboard or fish but not the winter step-up. The wind rose shows a strong NNW component at 15% and plenty of W and NW flow, so choppy, windblown conditions are common. Air temperatures reach 11.9°C and water starts to climb at 13.9°C, making it more pleasant when the sun is out. Surfable, inconsistent and in transition: that is April in a nutshell. Patience and a flexible schedule are your best tools.
Average Spot conditions at Les Culs Nuls in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Les Culs Nuls 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 Culs Nuls for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Les Culs Nuls 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 Culs Nuls.