Conditions at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple in April
April: South Swell Begins to Stir
April marks the first real sign of the approaching southwest monsoon. The average swell height lifts to around 3ft (0.9m) with an 8.1s period, and the direction shifts strongly into SSE and SE. While the height is still small, there is more push in the water than March, and occasional 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) south-swell pulses can show up during local convective outbreaks. Winds are dominated by SSE, S and SSW flow, which is less onshore than the winter NE-E pattern, but only 8% of the time is it truly offshore. Expect a bumpy transition season with slowly improving potential. Air temperature climbs to 30.1°C, water temperature sits at 29.7°C, and the first pre-monsoon showers begin to pepper the coast.
Average Spot conditions at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple 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 Mahabalipuram Shore Temple for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple 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 Mahabalipuram Shore Temple.