Conditions at Shivas in April
April: Long-Period Groundswell Meets Building Onshore Flow
April is an ocean in transition. The average wave period climbs to 10.9s, and the swell rose is beautifully aligned for Shivas - SSW (15.1%), SW (24.5%), WSW (22.0%) and W (16.9%) combine for some 78.5% of the total energy. Sizes remain modest, mostly 2-3ft (0.5-1m) with a few 3-5ft (1-1.5m) pulses, but the longer period gives these waves real presence. The problem is the wind regime. Ideal surfing conditions drop to only 30%, and the wind rose now shows WNW (19.3%), NW (21.1%) and NNW (14.2%) as the dominant directions - essentially cross/onshore flow for this southwest exposure. Rain increases to 0.98 mm/day, air temperature averages 28.4°C, and water temperature hits 30.5°C. April surf is rideable but requires careful timing to catch an early-morning offshore window.
Average Spot conditions at Shivas in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shivas 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 Shivas for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shivas 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 Shivas.