Conditions at Balangan in April
April: Trade Winds Take Over
April is when Balangan starts to really turn on. The average swell height edges back to 5.6ft (1.7m) and the average period pushes up to 13.8s, with SSW swell dominating at 65.4% and S swell adding another 17.6%. Most importantly, ideal wind jumps to 70% as the ESE/SE trades become established -- ESE accounts for 32.2% of the wind rose and E for 19.8%. That clean easterly flow takes most of the bad weather out of the equation, while rain drops to 4.23 mm/day and air temperatures hold near 28.1°C. The water is still warm at 29.1°C, and the consistent long-period SSW groundswell is able to wrap into Balangan with far less chop. April offers a beautiful blend of solid size and clean surface, making it a rewarding month before the bigger winter swells arrive.
Average Spot conditions at Balangan in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Balangan 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 Balangan for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Balangan 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 Balangan.