Conditions at Tiger Stripes in May
May: Southwest Monsoon Onset
The southwest monsoon takes hold in May, and the number of clean days at Tiger Stripes plummets: ideal wind sits at just 22%. Swell size increases to 4.9ft (1.5m) on average with a 10.8s period, and the direction is overwhelmingly SSE/S - about 71% from those two sectors, with plenty of 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) energy. But the wind story turns ugly: SW/WSW/W winds dominate over 60% of the time, blowing across or onto the SSE-facing reef and adding serious surface chop. Short-lived dawn windows and localized squall breaks are the only chances for clean conditions. Rain jumps to 6.18mm/day, water temp remains warm at 29.9°C, and surfers must pick their moments carefully between storms.
Average Spot conditions at Tiger Stripes in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tiger Stripes 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 Tiger Stripes for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tiger Stripes 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 Tiger Stripes.