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Conditions at First Point in May
May: Southern Hemisphere Swell Arrives
May brings the first real taste of southern-hemisphere groundswell to First Point. The average swell height remains 0.9m (3ft) and the period holds at a juicy 12.0s, but the direction mix changes dramatically. WSW (40.2%) and W (29.3%) still lead, yet SW jumps to 24.2% and SSW reaches 6.0% - a major upgrade from winter. This south-southwest energy lines up far better with the SSE-facing point, producing those classic long, lined-up point waves when the wind cooperates. The catch is wind quality: ideal wind drops to only 35%, with the afternoon E/ESE/SE sea breeze becoming more regular. Morning windows with light N/NNW flow are the key to unlocking the best conditions. Air temps warm to 17.1°C, rainfall drops to just 0.34 mm/day, and water temps recover to 14.0°C. Expect a lot of 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) surf with occasional 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) pulses from the strongest southern-hemisphere storm tracks.
Average Spot conditions at First Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at First Point 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 First Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at First Point 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 First Point.