Conditions at Meron in May
May: The Summer Lull Begins
May can still produce fun waves, but the engine is losing revs. Average swell height drops to 3ft (1.0m) and the period falls to 9.8s - rideable average-punchy range, but a long way from winter's grind. Swell direction remains surprisingly good: NW 43.0%, NNW 33.2%, with waves mostly in the 2-5ft (0.6-1.5m) category. Meron still sees consistent north pulses, just with less power behind them.
Wind is the obstacle. Ideal offshore wind is only 26% of the time. ENE becomes the dominant wind direction at 15.1%, NE follows with 10.8%, and the onshore N/NNW sector totals around 11.8%. This combination lines up small, drifting, wind-affected surf. Air temperatures warm to 14.6°C and water temperature reaches 15.3°C, so spring suits are fine. A dawn patrol on a dropping NW swell can still catch clean chest-high waves.
Average Spot conditions at Meron in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Meron 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 Meron for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Meron 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 Meron.