Conditions at Bombies in May
May: Size Ramps Up, Winds Turn
May signals a new regime. Average swell height jumps to 1.7m (5-6ft) and period peaks at 14.2s -- true long-period Indian Ocean groundswell. The wave rose shows a healthy mix: SSW 61.5%, S 27.4%, and a smattering of SSE; almost a third of the waves are now bigger than 1.5m (5ft). But the southeast monsoon has arrived, with ESE and SE winds combining for 45% of observations. Ideal wind sits at just 23%, mostly from weak overnight and early-morning land breezes. When the seabreeze pumps by afternoon, conditions get lumpy and cross-onshore. Still, on the 1-in-4 clean days, 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) bombs with 14s intervals will make Bombies one of the world's most incredible lefts. Air 28.4°C, water 29.7°C, precipitation down to 5.4mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Bombies in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bombies 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 Bombies for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bombies 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 Bombies.