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Conditions at Pirates Cove in May
May: The Monsoon Flip Brings Occasional Glassy Grovelers
May is the transition month in earnest. Average swell fades to 0.9m (3ft) but the period stays respectable at 9.0s. The directional spread becomes more complex: ENE is still the leader at 60.5%, but pure E swell jumps to 30.8% and ESE appears for the first time at 1.7%. Most of the energy is in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, with a secondary 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class - enough for a rippable, fun-sized wave on the right bank. More importantly, ideal offshore wind jumps to 19%. The wind rose shows a much more variable pattern, with S/SSW/SW/W winds beginning to appear alongside the dying trades.
A warm, drying pattern sets in: air 28.4°C, water 29.3°C, precipitation 4.87mm/day. You still have to be selective, but when the afternoon SW offshore flow kicks in at this east-facing spot, May rewards with clean, small waves.
Average Spot conditions at Pirates Cove in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pirates Cove 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 Pirates Cove for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pirates Cove 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 Pirates Cove.