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Conditions at Langland Beach in May
May: Small Summer Pulses
May slips firmly into the low season. Average swell height sits at about 2-3ft (0.8m) with a period of 8.3 seconds, and the directional window is still locked on WSW and W. Together these two directions account for around 63% of all swell observations, but most of that energy is small and short-period. The ideal S/SSW/SW swell window remains a minor player, so Langland will be small and playful rather than powerful. At 12% ideal wind, clean sessions are possible but limited.
Water temperature warms to 12.1°C and air averages 11.6°C, making spring surf more comfortable. Look for the occasional late-season low that tracks farther south and generates a short-lived SSW/SW pulse; those days can produce waist-to-shoulder-high waves, especially on a light north-east morning. Otherwise, this is a month for longboarders and small-wave fun.
Average Spot conditions at Langland Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Langland Beach 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 Langland Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Langland Beach 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 Langland Beach.