Conditions at Les Culs Nuls in May
May: Small Summer Stoke
May is where the surf season takes a breather. The average height slips to 3ft (1.0m), the period settles at 10.1s, and favorable winds occur just 22% of the time. NW swells dominate at 50%, with WNW close behind at 41%, but most of the energy is in the 0.5-1.5m (1.6-4.9ft) range. These are clean, rippable waves for a groveler or longboard, rather than powerful grinding beachbreak waves. The wind pattern shifts toward NNW and NW, with the afternoon sea breeze becoming a daily feature. Water warms up to 16.3°C and air reaches 15.3°C, drawing more people into the water. If you time a new NW swell with an early offshore easterly, the beach can still offer fun, punchy corners before the sea breeze ruins it. Set the expectations low and the stoke will follow.
Average Spot conditions at Les Culs Nuls in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Les Culs Nuls 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 Les Culs Nuls for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Les Culs Nuls 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 Les Culs Nuls.