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Conditions at Bantham in May
May: Longboard Weather, Occasional Swell
May is the surf sacrifice for the beach lover: average swell height is 4ft (1.2m) with a period of 7.9s. The swell still comes predominantly from WSW (26.7%), W (17.9%) and SW (12.3%), but the heights are noticeably small - the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range dominates, and over 8ft is almost non-existent. On the plus side, this month has the highest ideal wind percentage of the year at 22%. Offshore easterlies are a common feature of spring in the English Channel, and when they align with the incoming shorter-period swell, Bantham produces clean, fun, rippable peaks. Air temperatures rise to 11.6°C, water temperatures to 11.9°C, and rain is lowest at 2.18mm/day. It's a favourite time for longboarders and small-wave specialists, though a solid low pressure system can still throw in a bonus 3ft (0.9m) of extra swell.
Average Spot conditions at Bantham in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bantham 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 Bantham for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bantham 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 Bantham.