Conditions at Nusa Dua in May
May: The Trades Take Over
May is the breaking point. Ideal wind plummets to 3%, and the southeast monsoon takes command. Winds are ESE 57.3% of the time, with SE 18.7% and E 14.8% close behind; almost all of it in the 10-30kph range. Onshore flow is relentless, even as swell quality improves: average 6-7ft (1.8-2.1m) at 14.1s, with SSW 44.8%, S 31.0%, and SSE 11.4% delivering genuine Southern Ocean groundswell. The wave height distribution shifts solidly into the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range. Yet for Nusa Dua, it's a frustrating month of windblown peaks. Water drops slightly to 28.8°C, air 27.5°C, and rain is much rarer (2.2mm/day).
Average Spot conditions at Nusa Dua in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nusa Dua 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 Nusa Dua for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nusa Dua 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 Nusa Dua.