Conditions at Airport in May
May: Dry Season Rhythm at Speed
May settles fully into the dry season. Winds are almost relentlessly offshore, with ESE at 57.3%, SE at 18.7% and E at 14.8%; although the 20-30kph band becomes more prominent, ideal conditions still register a very solid 69%. Average swell height climbs to 6ft (1.9m) and the period reaches 14.1s, putting plenty of powerful groundswell in the water. Swell direction becomes more south-based: SSW supplies 44.8%, S 31.0%, SSE 11.4%, while SW drops to just 3.8%. That is south of Airport's absolute optimum, but the prolonged 14-second energy wraps well into the bay and the offshore wind keeps the shape clean.
With only 2.4mm/day of rain and plenty of sun, the dry season is locked in. Air temperature cools to 25.0°C, water drops to 28.8°C, and consistent overhead-plus waves are the norm. Expect the trade winds to strengthen during the afternoon; mornings are usually the calmest and most user-friendly.
Average Spot conditions at Airport in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Airport 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 Airport for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Airport 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 Airport.