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Conditions at Right Point in May
May: Groveling Into Sunshine
By May, the winter swell machine is winding down. Average heights drop to 3.9ft (1.2m) and periods to 7.7s, so the surf becomes smaller, softer and more wind-driven. The swell rose is dominated by S (21.4%), SSW (19.8%) and SSE (17.9%) - a combined 59% - while the useful E/ESE/SE window is still present at around 28% plus ENE. The trouble is that much of this E/SE energy is short-period windswell, only occasionally reinforced by a late-season nor'easter. For an ESE-facing point, that means plenty of rippable small waves but few days with real power or shape.
Wind is more fickle: SW (12.2%) and SSW (12.2%) lead the wind rose, and true offshore W/WNW/NW/WSW totals just 23%. Onshore E/ESE/SE winds account for 19%, so the daily sea breeze becomes a factor. Air temps warm to 6.6°C, water rises to 5.0°C, and precipitation drops to 2.85mm/day. Dawn patrol is your best bet - glassy, wetsuit-friendly and often smaller than the afternoon, but still fun.
Average Spot conditions at Right Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Right 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 Right Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Right 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 Right Point.