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Conditions at The Bluff in May
May: The Clean-Window Champion
May delivers the highest ideal-wind percentage of the year at 36%, making it the best bet for pristine conditions. Average swell sits at 4.3ft (1.3m) with a robust 13.8s period. The dominant swell directions are SW (57.7%) and SSW (25.8%), and an increasing WSW (7.4%) component adds some westerly push that works well with the WNW-facing beach. Wave heights are spread across the 3-5ft (1-1.5m), 5-6ft (1.5-2m), and occasional 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) categories. The wind truly cooperates: SSE 18.9%, SE 15.0%, ESE 8.5% and E 5.4% combine to keep the surf clean most days. Water temp is a pleasant 25.9°C while air temp drops to 22.7°C.
Average Spot conditions at The Bluff in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Bluff 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 The Bluff for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Bluff 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 The Bluff.