Conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in May
May: Pre-Monsoon Pulse and Onshore Chaos
May is where the Indian Ocean really wakes up, but the wind gods are conspiring against clean surf. Average swell height rises to 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) and the period is a solid 10.4s, providing plenty of power. Swell directions are dominated by WSW and W, with a substantial SW component, and there are more 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves in the mix. This would be exciting if not for the fact that ideal wind conditions fall to only 11%.
The wind rose is now ruled by WNW and W winds, exactly the onshore directions that wreck the surface at a west-facing beach. Rain increases sharply to 4.84mm per day as the monsoon approaches, while air temperature stays at 29.1°C and water temperature is a warm 30.9°C. There are still occasional dawn windows with light east in the lee of the pre-monsoon trough, but May is generally a fade-out month for quality.
Average Spot conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks.