Conditions at Jelly's Point in May
May: The Cleanest Lull
May offers the highest percentage of ideal wind of the whole year at 59%, but the swell tank is nearly empty. Average height drops to 2.3ft (0.7m) with an 8.9s period, and the dominant directions are ENE (63%) and E (27%). Most days will be in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, with plenty of corners dipping below 1.5ft (0.5m). The south, southeast and southwest winds set up clean, occasionally glassy conditions, but this is strictly fun-sized, groveling surf. Water temperature climbs to 29.3°C, air temps range 24.5-32.5°C, and precipitation is low at 5.5mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Jelly's Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Jelly's 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 Jelly's Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Jelly's 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 Jelly's Point.