Conditions at Doughmore in May
May: Shoulder Season Gold and Rising Water Temps
May sees Doughmore settle into a springtime rhythm. The average swell height eases to 1.2m (4ft) with a period of 9.8s, and while the west-dominated swell rose remains full - W (31%), WSW (19%) and WNW (21%) - the energy becomes increasingly windswell-infused. Consistent 3-5ft (1-1.5m) surf is the norm, with occasional bigger pulses from late-season Atlantic lows.
The wind picture is mixed: ideal offshore NE-ESE flow arrives 26% of the time, but westerly onshores still make up a third of observations. Water temperature climbs to 11.8°C, air averages 11.3°C, and precipitation drops to 2.7mm/day - spring is in full swing. May rewards the flexible surfer: check the morning offshore window before the sea breeze kicks up and you'll find fun, rippable peaks at Doughmore.
Average Spot conditions at Doughmore in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Doughmore 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 Doughmore for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Doughmore 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 Doughmore.