Conditions at Hornbaek in May
May: Warmth on the Horizon, Waves on Holiday
May marks the beginning of the long summer flat season. Average swell height is 1ft (0.4m), average period 3.5s, and ideal wind just 2%. The wave rose still leans toward W and WNW - W 11.9%, WNW 12.3%, NW 9.1% - but the energy in those directions is overwhelmingly in the 0-0.5m micro category. Wind directions expand into ESE/SE and W/NW, with ESE 9.9% and W 10.7% leading the way. This pattern often means beautiful spring weather, light offshore winds, and dribble. Water temperature rises to 10.7°C and air averages 11.3°C, making May the first month where a non-hooded session becomes possible for some. Surf-wise, Hornbaek is mostly a flat, grovelling, wave-starved beach until the next autumn storm season begins.
Average Spot conditions at Hornbaek in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hornbaek 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 Hornbaek for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hornbaek 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 Hornbaek.