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Conditions at Polzeath in May
May: The Summer Lull Begins but Not Flat
May continues the downward trend in size. The average surf height is around 3-4ft (1.2m) with a period of 9.3s. The swell source is still predominantly west at 36% and WNW at 17%, but the heights cluster in the small 0.5-1m and 1-1.5m bands, so Polzeath becomes a fun, groveling beach break rather than a heavy, hollow one. Offshore winds are available 24% of the time, still respectable, and the lighter airs of spring mean more clean sessions than midsummer. Water temperatures rise to 11.9°C, air to 12.0°C, and precipitation is the lowest of the year at 2.16mm/day. If you want to work on your grovel game, this is when it starts to pay off.
Average Spot conditions at Polzeath in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Polzeath 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 Polzeath for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Polzeath 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 Polzeath.