Conditions at Lakey Peak in May
May: Dry Season Groundswell Fires Up
May is consistently excellent at Lakey Peak. The SE trades are fully established - ESE alone makes up 40% of the wind, with SE and SSE adding another 34% - and ideal surfing wind reaches 96%. At the same time, the Southern Ocean begins sending more serious groundswell toward Indonesia. Average swell height climbs to 5ft (1.5m) and the average period hits 14.3s. SSW is the dominant direction at 63%, with S and SW adding 19% and 12% respectively. The distribution shows a significant jump in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class - 24% from SSW alone - meaning the outer reefs are showing some real power. Rainfall drops to 1.36mm/day and water temps begin to cool to 28.7°C. This is the start of the real season.
Average Spot conditions at Lakey Peak in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lakey Peak 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 Lakey Peak for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lakey Peak 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 Lakey Peak.