Conditions at Skallelv in May
May: Fading Energy and Long Light
May slides into the low surf season. Average swell height drops to 2ft (0.6m) and the period to 5.8s, putting the ocean in the choppy, low-energy category. The wave rose is a story of ENE dominance - ENE is 21.9%, NE 19.9%, and NNE 12.7% - while the optimal E/ESE/SE/SSE block makes up only 19%, and much of that is small. Wind becomes more complicated: E and ESE winds are now significant (E 7.8%, ESE 9.4%), and the onshore SE/SSE flow is more frequent than in winter. Ideal wind drops to just 11%. Air temperatures warm to 3.2°C and water to 4.8°C, but the lack of swell period and the persistent onshore wind make May more of a time for paddling than for genuine surfing. The occasional NE windswell can still produce a rideable 1-2ft (0.6m) peak, but don't expect much more.
Average Spot conditions at Skallelv in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Skallelv 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 Skallelv for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Skallelv 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 Skallelv.