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Conditions at Kai's Place in May
May: Spring Mix with Dawn-Patrol Potential
May is a transitional month at Kai's Place. Average swell drops to 1.7m (5.6ft) and period shortens to 10.2s. The swell still comes from the right direction - SW at 27.5% and WSW at 22.7% dominate - but the size is now concentrated in the 1-1.5m range, with fewer 2m-plus days. The wildcard is wind. NW flow becomes much more prominent at 16.3% and WNW adds 8%, so onshore afternoon conditions become more common. Still, 27% of the time the wind turns ideal from the east and southeast, and at 8.1°C (46.6°F) the water is starting to feel bearable. Precipitation is lower at 3.84 mm/day, but the surf is no longer the main event. It is not the heavy season; however, on the right morning a clean, rippable WSW swell will line up all the way down the beach.
Average Spot conditions at Kai's Place in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kai's Place 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 Kai's Place for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kai's Place 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 Kai's Place.