Conditions at Blue Bowls in May
May: Bigger South Swell and True Monsoon Flow
May marks the real arrival of the southwest monsoon. Average swell height jumps to 1.5m (5ft) while the period stays strong at 11.4s. Direction is overwhelmingly southerly: S (39%), SSW (21%) and SSE (20%), with a significant 39% of wave energy sitting in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class and a few 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) pulses from S/SW. The wind pattern becomes more WSW (26%) and W (20%), which is exactly the offshore quadrant Blue Bowls needs, so 44% of the time is clean or better. The catch is that the swell is further south than the ideal E-SE window, so consistency depends on how the swell wraps around the atoll. On the best days, expect powerful, long-period reef surf with occasional head-high-plus sets, but also more rain (5.89 mm/day) and humid tropical air around 28.4°C; water remains warm at 30.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Blue Bowls in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Blue Bowls 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 Blue Bowls for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Blue Bowls 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 Blue Bowls.