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Conditions at Saltburn in May
May: Grovel City
May marks the start of the real size downswing. Average swell height falls to 3ft (0.9m), and the average period drops to 6.7s, putting the majority of surf in the small and grovelling category. The direction is still favourable-NNE makes up 25.6% of the swell, NE 11.5%, N 9.4% and NNW 5.8%-but most of that energy is small and short-period.
Winds are a coin toss. Offshore S/SW flow and onshore N/NE flow each sit around 29%, so you need to pick the days when a southerly land breeze polishes the surface. The warmer air (10.1°C average) and water temp rising to 10.0°C bring lighter crowds and spring sunshine, but don't kid yourself: this is longboard and grovel board territory.
Average Spot conditions at Saltburn in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saltburn 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 Saltburn for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saltburn 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 Saltburn.