Conditions at Vizag in May
May: Bigger South Swell, Howling Winds
May is the onset of the serious southwest monsoon pattern. The average swell height jumps to 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), and the S direction dominates completely at 80.2%, with SSW (9.2%) and SSE (8.1%) playing supporting roles. Periods sit at 9.0s, so the swell has some decent energy. But the wind is a disaster for surf quality: only 6% of the time is the wind favourable, while SW (41.0%), SSW (33.3%) and S (9.3%) blow straight onshore. This is the classic stormy, lumpy, windblown May on India's east coast. A few big S swells will roll through, but they will be messy and hard to ride. Air temperatures reach 30.8°C, water temp is 29.2°C and rainfall increases to 2.47 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Vizag in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vizag 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 Vizag for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vizag 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 Vizag.