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Conditions at Broadway Beach in May
May: Summer Doldrums Begin
May is where Broadway Beach starts to go flat. The average surf height drops to around 1.6ft (0.5m), and the average period sits at 6.7s. The SE/SSE/S window dominates the swell rose-SE 16.8%, SSE 17.5%, and S 14.6%-but almost all of that energy falls into the 0-0.5m micro category. Wind is increasingly from the S/SSW/SW quadrant, while ideal offshore wind is only 6%. The result is tiny, wind-swollen, onshore surf. You might get a waist-high wave if an early-season low passes offshore, but it is generally a groveling, 1-2ft (0.3-0.6m) affair. Water temp rises to about 15.8°C (60°F), and spring warmth starts to arrive.
Average Spot conditions at Broadway Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Broadway 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 Broadway Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Broadway 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 Broadway Beach.