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Conditions at Snapper Rocks in May
May: Peak Clean, Lined-Up Surf
May is statistically the best month for wind quality at Snapper. Ideal wind hits 64%, the highest of the year, with S (19.1%), SSW (13.3%), SSE (15.3%) and SW (5.2%) combining to groom the north-facing lineup. The swell remains consistent at around 4ft (1.1m) but the period ticks up to 8.8s, adding valuable power. E and ESE swells are still dominant (29.8% and 29.1%), with SE at 21.1% adding plenty of direction spread.
Expect clean, rippable waves in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range, with the occasional bigger pulse from an East Coast Low. The air is crisp - 12.9-26.7°C - and water temp is 23.3°C. Precipitation is low at 3.22mm/day. May is hard to beat for day-in, day-out quality.
Average Spot conditions at Snapper Rocks in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Snapper Rocks 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 Snapper Rocks for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Snapper Rocks 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 Snapper Rocks.