Conditions at Two Ways in May
May: Big Swell, Onshore Grip
May is when the southwest monsoon takes over the Maldives, and the quality at Two Ways suffers even as the size increases. Average swell height jumps to 1.5m (5ft) and the period remains healthy at 10.8s, with the SSE/S sector contributing more than 70% of the energy and 1.5-2m waves becoming common. But ideal wind conditions plummet to just 24%, and the wind rose is controlled by WSW (25.9%), W (20%) and SW (17.3%) - all poor angles for a south-southeast-facing reef. The result is a lot of raw, powerful swell hitting a wind-swept, bumpy surface. Air temperatures are 28.4°C, water temperature is 29.9°C, and rainfall increases to 6.02mm/day. The odd dawn session can still produce a wave, but May is the beginning of a long stretch where the ocean offers more size than quality.
Average Spot conditions at Two Ways in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Two Ways 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 Two Ways for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Two Ways 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 Two Ways.