Conditions at St. Laurent du Var in April
April: More Swell Window, Less Power
April is the classic shoulder month at St. Laurent du Var. The favourable S/SSW/SW/WSW window reaches its highest share of directions, with SSW (19.7%) and SW (18.1%) leading the pack and S contributing 12.4%. Yet total energy fades: the average swell drops to around 2ft (0.5m), average period to 5.1s, and nearly 35% of all swell is under 0.5m. There are still occasional 1-3ft (0.5-1m) peaks, but serious 3ft surf is rare.
Offshore wind consistency slips to 25%, while onshore S/SSW flow becomes more common as the land heats up. Expect spring showers, average rainfall of 2.10mm/day and water temperature of 14.5°C. Sessions are better in the early morning when the afternoon onshore seabreeze hasn't yet flattened the waves. It's worth checking the buoys daily, but don't book a trip around April alone.
Average Spot conditions at St. Laurent du Var in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at St. Laurent du Var 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 St. Laurent du Var for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at St. Laurent du Var 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 St. Laurent du Var.