Conditions at Kate's in May
May: Wrong Swell, Right Wind
May is the awkward middle child of the monsoon transition. Offshore winds are still abundant-W (35.0%) and WNW (14.3%) are strong, aided by WSW-and ideal wind sits at 42%. The problem is a swell rose that has swung too far south and west: SSW (16.6%), SW (17.1%), WSW (16.4%) and S (16.7%) dominate. Only the SSE (20.5%) and SE (3.9%) fall inside the optimal swell window, leaving Kate's exposed to a lot of poorly angled, lumpy energy. The average height is up to 1.1m (3-4ft) and the period 8.2s, so there is push behind it, but much of it is sloppy for this break. If a strong SSE pulse lines up with a W/NW wind, you can score fun waves; otherwise patience is required. Rain increases to 6.46mm/day, and the water remains warm at 29.7°C.
Average Spot conditions at Kate's in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kate's 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 Kate's for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kate's 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 Kate's.