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Conditions at Taapuna in May
May: Peak Swell Size, Wrong Direction
May's average swell reaches 2.0m (6.5ft) with a 13.1s period, but the direction has now locked into the southern quadrant. S swell accounts for 24.8%, SSE for 22.3% and SSW for 18.2%, while the ideal SW/WSW/W window nearly shuts down. The E and ESE trade winds remain offshore, but they strengthen and become gustier through the 20-40kph range, pushing ideal surfing conditions down to 32 percent. This creates a frustrating mix: there is plenty of ocean energy, but the west-facing reef does not see its best shape. Water temperature cools to 28.0°C, rain drops to 2.9mm/day, and surfers must carefully pick windows when the southern angle lines up with a lighter morning breeze.
Average Spot conditions at Taapuna in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taapuna 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 Taapuna for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taapuna 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 Taapuna.