Conditions at Shangri-la in April
April: Peak Power and Offshore Flow
April sees the longest average period of the year at 11.6s, with ideal wind still high at 57%. The wind rose is anchored in the westerly offshore/cross-offshore quadrant: WSW 19.6%, W 22.5%, WNW 16.0%. Swell is strongly S/SSW dominated - S 44.1%, SSW 22.0% - with SSE still contributing 19.9%. Average height rises slightly to 1.3m (4.3ft), and the distribution shows more 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) and 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) pulses than earlier months. The extra south in the swell is not ideal, but the long period and clean westerly flow make April a premium month for quality-over-size. Water temperature reaches 30.0°C, air temperature 28.4°C, and rainfall increases a bit to 4.19mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Shangri-la in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shangri-la 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 Shangri-la for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shangri-la 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 Shangri-la.