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Conditions at Noosa Heads in May
May: The Points Hit Their Stride
May is a standout month for clean Noosa surf. The average swell height is 5ft (1.5m), the average period stretches to 8.9s, and the ideal-wind reading climbs to a strong 78%. The swell spectrum spreads through ESE, SE and E, with ESE at 27.6%, SE at 23.1% and E at 20.7%. Critically, the dominant wind directions are now from SSE through WSW: S and SSW winds combine with SW and WSW to give the NE-facing points offshore grooming for nearly 40% of the time. The slightly cooler water - 23.4°C - and drier air make dawn patrols crisp. The slow, long walls are there for the taking on the better swells.
Average Spot conditions at Noosa Heads in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads.