Conditions at Lances Left in May
May: The Dry Season Engine Fires Up
May is where Lances Left begins to show its true colors. Average height bumps to 3ft (0.9m), period jumps to 13.4s, and ideal wind jumps to 49% - the best of the year so far. A powerful 60% of all swell comes from the SSW and another 19% from the SW; the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class now claims 24% of the distribution. The wind pattern flips decisively to SE/ESE/SSE trade flow, totalling around 34%, with a lighter NW component around 10%. Water temp is 30.1°C and rainfall drops to 6.1mm/day. Expect more consistency, better shape, and the first proper pumping sessions of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Lances Left in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lances Left 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 Lances Left for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lances Left 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 Lances Left.