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Conditions at North Point in May
May: Maximum Autumn Quality with More West in the Swell
May is arguably the peak quality month at North Point. Average swell size bumps up to 7.5ft (2.3m) with a 12.9-second period, and the wave direction shifts noticeably westward: SW still leads at 33%, but WSW now contributes 16.5%, W adds another 5%, and WNW/NW make their first meaningful appearance of the year. This gives the west-facing exposure more push and less southerly shadowing.
Ideal winds remain at 25%, and although the offshore E/SE window is slightly less frequent than in April, it still fires often enough to keep May high on the priority list. Rainfall increases to 2.84 mm/day as low-pressure systems march through, but those same systems are generating the groundswell. Air temperatures drop to 17.1°C and water cools to 19.9°C. When the wind goes E/SE and the swell lines arrive from the WSW/SW, May produces some of the best surf of the entire year at North Point.
Average Spot conditions at North Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North 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 North Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North 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 North Point.