Conditions at Kirra in May
May: Peak Offshore Wind and Gold Coast Grooming
May delivers the highest percentage of ideal wind for the year: 64%. This is the month when the S/SSW/SW flow becomes the dominant weather signature, blowing 19%, 13%, and 5% of the time respectively. Average swell is 1.1m (3.5ft) with an 8.8s period, and the swell direction expands to E 30%, ESE 29%, SE 21% - a broader SE window that feeds the point well. For Kirra, the offshore S/SSW wind and the longer-period E/SE swell line up perfectly; the waves become hollow on the sandbanks and punchy on the takeoff. Periods in the 8-9s range are average-to-punchy, but the persistent offshore wind makes even the smaller 2-3ft (0.5-1m) days worthwhile. Water temperature still holds at 23.3°C, air temperature averages 21.2°C, and rainfall stays moderate at 3.22mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Kirra in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kirra 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 Kirra for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kirra 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 Kirra.