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Conditions at Freshwater West in May
May: Small, Clean and Rippable
May is the fairest of the fair months. Average swell height is down to 3.9ft (1.2m) and the period has dropped to 8.3 seconds, so Freshwater West becomes a fun-sized, punchy beach break rather than a powerful Atlantic reef. The swell window remains well aligned, with WSW providing 34.8% of the waves, W adding 14.3% and SW another 12.7%. Most of the energy is in the smaller height classes, which is typical of late spring. The wind story is positive: ideal offshore winds blow 26% of the time, the highest of the year, while NNW winds also dominate at 12.3%. This combination can produce clean, rippable waves on the mid to low tide bank. Air temperatures average 11.5°C and water warms to 12.0°C, so with a slightly thinner wetsuit, May is a great month for longboarding and high-performance surfing when the swell fills in.
Average Spot conditions at Freshwater West in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West.