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Conditions at Golf Course Reef in May
May: Southern Ocean Power with Offshore Grooming
May marks the beginning of the true winter season. Average wave height is 6ft (1.8m), period lengthens to 9.3s, and ideal wind climbs to 59%. Most of the swell now comes from S, SSE and SE rather than the pure NE/E quadrant, but the presence of strong W/WNW offshore winds means the waves are organized, clean and powerful. This is where an east-facing reef can handle a less direct swell angle because the wind is working with the break.
Air temp drops to 16.8°C and water temp falls to 19.5°C, so a wetsuit becomes part of the kit. Precipitation is low at 2.37 mm/day. May is a very reliable month for quality sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Golf Course Reef in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Golf Course Reef during May. 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 Golf Course Reef for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Golf Course Reef for May. 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 Golf Course Reef.