Conditions at Loekken in May
May: Classic Spring Lull
May is the fickle month of the Danish west coast. Average swell sizes fall to their annual low of 2ft (0.7m) and the period drops to 5.3s, which lands very close to the choppy and messy category. The wave rose is dominated by W at 32.1%, but most of that is small windswell; the only decent waves are 1-1.5m (3-5ft) sets, which appear around 7.5% of the time. Ideal wind is at a season-low 11%, meaning offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE conditions are scarce and often very light. This is the month to be patient and selective, chasing northwest swells that wrap into the coast as the wind shifts offshore.
Air temperature warms to 10.7C, water temperature rises to 9.9C, and precipitation is steady at 1.86 mm/day. A 4/3 wetsuit gets you out, though spring still packs some bite.
Average Spot conditions at Loekken in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Loekken 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 Loekken for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Loekken 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 Loekken.