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Conditions at Cape St Francis in April
April: Shoulder Season Size and Directional Frustration
April is where the swell curve starts to rise: the average reaches 9ft (2.7m) at 11.8 seconds, but the ideal wind window drops to 27 percent. SW now accounts for 13.1 percent and SSW 16.7 percent, pushing the Southern Ocean influence to the forefront; E swell remains scarce at 1.7 percent. The wind field is more westerly, with W at 21.1 percent and WSW at 14.7 percent, while ENE still grabs 15.8 percent. This is a classic shoulder month: plenty of long-period energy in the water, but the direction mismatch at this NE-facing break is real. Air temperatures ease to 18.8°C, water to 17.9°C, and rain drops to 1.41 mm/day. Look for days with light S/SSW winds and any E swell to make Cape St Francis sparkle.
Average Spot conditions at Cape St Francis in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cape St Francis 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 Cape St Francis for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cape St Francis 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 Cape St Francis.