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Conditions at Kleinmond in May
May: Winter Fires Up
May is where Kleinmond turns the corner into serious surf. The average swell height jumps to 2.5m (8ft) at 12.3s, and the dream team of offshore winds - NNW (17%), NW (16%) and WNW (10%) - pushes the ideal wind score to 48%. SW swell remains the big player (26%), but WSW (12%) and SSW (12%) add mix, creating some of the most powerful, organized groundswell of the year. The onshore south-easterly all but disappears, and the beach is much more often groomed by clean, offshore flow. Air temps drop to 16.3°C and precipitation picks up with passing fronts; the water is still a manageable 16.2°C. May is the start of the prime window - go find a peak.
Average Spot conditions at Kleinmond in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kleinmond 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 Kleinmond for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kleinmond 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 Kleinmond.