Conditions at Domes in May
May: Summer Pattern Setting In, Clean but Weak
May sees a further drop in swell to 1.1m (3.5ft) and period down to 8.7s. The swell is now mostly ENE (37.9%) and NE (26.0%), with a strong E component (17.5%) - all far too east for Domes. The wind remains excellent for surfing 83% of the time, with light E/ESE breezes keeping the surface smooth.
This is the classic summer pattern settling in: clean but small and weak. Air temperatures heat up to 27.2°C, water to 27.9°C, and showers become more frequent (3.63 mm/day). If you're a longboarder or a fan of whatevers, May is pleasant; if you're chasing power, it's time to look north.
Average Spot conditions at Domes in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Domes 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 Domes for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Domes 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 Domes.