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Conditions at Sulingan Beach in May
May: Monsoon Flip Begins
May is the hinge month as the northeast trades weaken and the first southwesterly monsoon pulses arrive. The average swell flattens to 1.0m (3ft) at 8.9s, yet the direction mix is still good: ENE 59.3 percent, E 24.4 percent and NE 9.9 percent. The wind distribution spreads out, with E/ENE onshore flow at 20.8 and 17.9 percent and a growing offshore component from SSW/SW/WSW/W. Ideal offshore wind jumps to 18 percent, making this the first month of the year with semi-regular clean windows. Waves are generally 2-3ft (0.5-1m) with some 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) sets, punchy enough on a shortboard but not powerful. With air temperatures at 28.4°C, water at 29.4°C and only 4.63 mm/day of rain, May is a good time to start watching the forecast charts for a proper SW wind event.
Average Spot conditions at Sulingan Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sulingan Beach 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 Sulingan Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sulingan Beach 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 Sulingan Beach.