Conditions at Ngor Rights in May
May: Late-Season Pulses and More Westerly Windswell
May continues the downward trend in power. Average swell height drops to 1.6m (5.2ft), and period falls to 9.3s, which classifies the surf as average, punchy and rideable rather than heavy and hollow. Swell direction remains NNW-dominated at 85.0%, with NW at 12.8%, but the shorter period means less shape at Ngor Rights. The wind regime meanwhile turns more unfavourable: NNW winds are the clear dominant at 59.1%, with NW at 11.2% and N at 12.8%. This creates onshore and cross-shore conditions that often chop the surface, and ideal offshore wind only occurs about 1% of the time. Dry season conditions prevail with just 0.09mm/day of rain, an average air temperature of 22.3°C, and water temperature warming to 22.7°C.
Average Spot conditions at Ngor Rights in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ngor Rights 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 Ngor Rights for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ngor Rights 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 Ngor Rights.