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Conditions at Log Cabins in April
April: The Trade-Swell Takeover Begins
April marks the changing of the guard at Log Cabins. Average swell height drops to 2.2m (7.2ft) and period shortens to 10.3s, a sure sign that the long-period NNW/NW groundswell train is fading. ENE swell now dominates at 24.2% and NE at 17.5%, while NNW still offers 9.0% of observations. Since this west-northwest-facing break needs W-WNW-NW-NNW swell, the ENE/NE windswell that becomes the staple lacks the right direction and often arrives with less organized, more sectiony shape.
Winds have become extremely directional: ENE 37.0% and E 36.0% combine for nearly three-quarters of all wind observations. The E component is true offshore, while ENE is a cross-offshore flow that keeps the break rideable. The 17% ideal-wind figure reflects how strong that ENE/E flow gets, with a large share blowing 20-40kph. Even so, when the trades ease, the surface is glassy. Air temps reach 23.5°C, water 24.2°C and rain drops to 1.39mm/day - a pleasant but less powerful month.
Average Spot conditions at Log Cabins in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Log Cabins 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 Log Cabins for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Log Cabins 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 Log Cabins.