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Conditions at Lawrencetown Beach in May
May: Grovel Season Begins
By May, the surf at Lawrencetown starts to shrink as the storm track weakens. Average height slips to 4ft (1.2m) and period drops to 7.7 seconds, putting most days in the small, fun-sized category. The swell compass is dominated by S (21.4%), SSW (19.8%), SSE (17.9%), and SE (12.7%), but the wave heights are concentrated in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range - perfect for a longboard or a foamie, less ideal for a performance shortboard. Onshore wind is becoming the default: SSW (12.2%) and SW (12.2%) combined with a developing sea breeze are the enemy. The 30% ideal wind days are worth chasing, especially when a passing low delivers some lingering SSW groundswell and a nor'west wind clears it up. Water temp climbs to 5.0°C (41°F) and air temp to 6.6°C (43.9°F), so the rubber starts getting a little easier to peel. Not epic, but there are waves.
Average Spot conditions at Lawrencetown Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lawrencetown Beach 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 Lawrencetown Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lawrencetown Beach 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 Lawrencetown Beach.