Conditions at Malik's in May
May: Big South-Southwest Swell and the Start of the Onshore Monsoon
May is the beginning of the southwest monsoon, and the numbers tell a frustrating story. The average swell height jumps to 1.4m (4.5ft) with an 11.0s period, and SSW (28.4%), SW (27.2%) and WSW (19.5%) directions line up well with Malik's WSW exposure. There is plenty of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) energy in the SW and WSW sectors, plus 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) pulses. But the wind is ideal only 3 percent of the time, by far the lowest of the year, and WSW (32.5%) plus W (28.6%) dominate, slapping the faces with raw onshore wind. Most days are blown-out and sectiony, though the sheer size and power can still attract surfers to the occasional sheltered reef. Expect 6.57 mm/day of rain, air temperature 28.4°C and water temperature 29.7°C.
Average Spot conditions at Malik's in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Malik'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 Malik's for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Malik'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 Malik's.