Conditions at Reve Havn in May
May: Small Days and Long Evenings
May marks the start of the low season in earnest. Average wave height falls to 2-3ft (0.8m) and the period drops to 6.8s, meaning the Atlantic engine is shifting into summer idle. The wave rose still shows a strong NW (28.4%) and WNW (16.2%) component - those directions never truly leave Reve Havn - but the energy is dominated by waves under 3ft (1m); the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class is a minor player. Wind is the bigger challenge: only 9% of observations deliver ideal offshore wind. The local wind rose is dominated by NNW (26.9%) and NW (13.2%) winds, both onshore/cross-onshore for this beach, and that combination tends to chop up an already small swell. Air temps average 9.2°C, water warms to 9.0°C, and rainfall is low at 2.6mm/day. With long daylight and occasional clean longboard waves, May is more about enjoying the ocean than scoring serious pits.
Average Spot conditions at Reve Havn in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Reve Havn 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 Reve Havn for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Reve Havn 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 Reve Havn.