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Conditions at Jake's Point in May
May: Peak Season Locks In
May is where Jake's Point transforms into a proper groundswell magnet. The Southern Ocean storm track is in full swing, and the average wave period reaches 12.0s with solid 5-6ft (1.7m) of average height. More importantly, the swell direction shifts: SW becomes the dominant source at 37%, SSW drops to 30%, WSW makes a big move to 10%, and even W accounts for 2%. This westerly push is exactly what the WNW-facing beach needs for long, wrapping walls.
Wind is just as good. Ideal offshore flow reaches 48% - the highest of the year - with E (12.3%), ESE (12.9%), SE (12.4%) and ENE (8.5%) all well represented. This creates clean, offshore-groomed surf for days on end. Air temps drop to 19.6°C and water temp to 23.0°C, and rainfall increases to 1.26 mm/day, but the trade-off is pumping, rippable surf. May is the real deal.
Average Spot conditions at Jake's Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Jake's Point 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 Jake's Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Jake's Point 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 Jake's Point.