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Conditions at Oscar Point in May
May: Winter Storm Track on the Move
May is where Oscar Point begins to feel like a winter swell magnet. The average wave height climbs to 6ft (1.8m), the period stays long at 13.6s, and SSW energy accounts for 84.4% of the wave rose. There is also a meaningful 3.6% of swell from the S, signalling mid-latitude lows are starting to inch equatorward. The height distribution is loaded: 47.0% of the total swell is in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class, while 19.9% is in the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) class, with even a small fraction over 2.5m (8ft+). Unfortunately, the wind is becoming more stubborn: S and SSW winds combine for over 68% of observations, and offshore flow is just 1%. Water temperature drops to 17.0°C. Days are now more about raw power and survival, with quality dependent on catching the rare lull in the south wind.
Average Spot conditions at Oscar Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oscar Point 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 Oscar Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oscar Point 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 Oscar Point.