Conditions at Mekakoz in May
May: Small NW Swell and a Tricky Sea Breeze
May is the gateway to the summer doldrums, but Mekakoz still sees plenty of wave action. The average swell height falls to 4ft (1.2m) and the period drops to just 9.9s, a real indicator that the Atlantic storm machine is powering down. The direction, however, is monotonously NW - over 50% of all wave energy comes from the NW, with another 18% from WNW and 20% from NNW. That means the beach remains a magnet for whatever long-distance swell is still running. The challenge is the wind regime. NW and WNW winds dominate, blowing onshore for a large share of the time, and the strengthening sea breeze adds afternoon chop. Ideal offshore flow from the S/SW quadrant is present only about 13% of the time on the wind rose, though with a lighter overall wind field the occasional clean, glassy morning can still happen. Air temperatures reach a spring-like 15.2°C and the sea has warmed to 16.0°C. Bring a step-down board and enjoy the smaller, more mellow waves of late spring.
Average Spot conditions at Mekakoz in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mekakoz 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 Mekakoz for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mekakoz 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 Mekakoz.