Conditions at Fishermans Point in May
May: The Trade-Wind Window Opens
May marks the real turning point. Swell averages 4ft (1.2m) with the longest period of the year at 12.2s, and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) surf is the dominant class, with the S direction contributing 62.4% and SSW another 13.5%. Better yet, ideal wind jumps to 41%. The trades become established: SE, ESE and E directions fill in, while the old WSW/SW onshore flow weakens. For a WNW-facing beach, this sets up cleaner, more organized lines of S/SSW groundswell - still wrapping, but now groomed by cross-offshore wind. With water temperature at 28.5°C, rainy-season showers on the increase at 4.41 mm/day, and air temperatures still warm, May offers one of the best quality-to-size ratios of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Fishermans Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fishermans Point 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 Fishermans Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fishermans Point 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 Fishermans Point.