Conditions at Telescopes in May
May: Trade Winds Fire Up
The southeast trades take command in May, with ideal wind reaching 51%. The wind rose shows a clear shift to SE (12.2%) and SSE (10.2%), with lighter ESE and E components, giving Telescopes frequent offshore flow. Swell directions are still dominated by SSW (72%) and S (17%), and the average period stretches to 14.1 seconds-right in the powerful range. Wave heights tick up to 4ft (1.2m), with a larger chunk in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and some 5-6ft (1.5-2m) sets. This is where the surf starts to turn on in a meaningful way. The long-period south swell can refract around the reef and combine with morning offshore wind for clean, lined-up waves. Rainfall drops to 6.87 mm/day and water temperature sits at 30.2°C.
Average Spot conditions at Telescopes in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Telescopes 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 Telescopes for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Telescopes 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 Telescopes.