Conditions at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple in May
May: Monsoon Windswell and Cleaner Windows
May is a genuine transition month. Average swell rises to about 3.6ft (1.1m), with S swell becoming the dominant source and SSE adding plenty of secondary energy. The period averages 7.6s, so this is windswell-influenced, but more size is starting to push through. Wind directions swing from S/SSW to SW/SSW, and the first meaningful WSW-WNW offshore pulses appear; ideal offshore wind jumps to around 16 percent of the time. This means that although the swell direction is not the optimum for the Shore Temple lineup, there are increasing windows of cleaner, semi-rippable surf. Water temperature is 29.6°C and the air is hot at 31.1°C, with pre-monsoon storms and about 1.8mm/day of rainfall helping to build energy.
Average Spot conditions at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple 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 Mahabalipuram Shore Temple for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple 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 Mahabalipuram Shore Temple.