Conditions at La Torche in May
May: Shoulder-Season Sunshine and Small Lines
May is classic shoulder season. Average swell height slips to 4ft (1.2m) and period drops to 9.4 seconds, signalling the transition from groundswell to windswell. W at 28 percent, WNW at 24 percent, and WSW at 15 percent still dominate the wave rose, but most of the energy falls in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range - perfect for longboards, funboards and grovelers on the inside. It is less about raw power and more about picking the right bank. Ideal offshore wind is 20 percent, and the air temperature climbs to 13.0°C while water warms to 13.7°C. Showers are less frequent at 1.9mm/day. May is a transitional month where the North Atlantic can still send a late-season pulse, and with an E/NE wind, La Torche offers surprisingly playful, clean peaks minus the winter crowds.
Average Spot conditions at La Torche in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Torche 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 La Torche for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Torche 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 La Torche.