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Conditions at Nestles in May
May: More Size, More Onshore Wind
May marks the beginning of the fair-to-messy season. Southern Hemisphere swells are starting to fire, lifting the average height to 0.9m (3ft) with a solid 13.8s period. The direction remains excellent - 85% SSW and 15% SW - and now over 30% of the waves fall in the solid 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft) range, with occasional 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft) bombs. The problem is wind: ideal conditions drop to just 17%, and W, WSW and WNW winds dominate, blowing straight onshore or cross-onshore. Rain increases sharply to 8.47mm/day and air temperatures hold near 27.6°C, with water at 28.7°C. It is bigger than winter but much less consistent, so patience and a keen eye on the forecast are essential.
Average Spot conditions at Nestles in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nestles 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 Nestles for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nestles 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 Nestles.