Conditions at Kovalam Beach in May
May: Monsoon Swell Arrives, Onshore Wind Wrecks It
May marks the onset of Kovalam's low season. The average swell height climbs to 4ft (1.2m) with a solid 11.3s period, and the swell direction swings into the favorable window: SSW 32.3%, SW 25.2%, WSW 17.0%, and W 5.0%. This is genuine, powerful groundswell. But ideal wind plummets to just 5% as the southwest monsoon arrives. Wind from WNW (29.6%) and NW (31.3%) dominates, frequently blowing 10-20kph or stronger. The combination of big swell and relentless onshore wind produces stormy, blown-out conditions. Expect heavy rain (6.15 mm/day), water temps of 29.4°C and an average air temp of 28.1°C.
Average Spot conditions at Kovalam Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kovalam Beach 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 Kovalam Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kovalam Beach 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 Kovalam Beach.