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Conditions at Lake Worth in May
May: Trade Winds and Grovelers
May settles into the classic summer pattern. Average wave heights fall to 0.9m (3ft) with periods around 7.4s, and the wave direction is dominated by ENE (25.3%) and E (21.0%). This is windswell country - the product of a strengthening Bermuda High and steady east trade winds. The ideal wind percentage drops to just 16%, and when the winds do go offshore, the waves are often underpowered. The dominant onshore flow from the E and ESE makes surface conditions lumpy, though a morning window can still produce fun, crumbly waves on a longboard. Water temperatures are a pleasant 27.0°C and air temps average 25.8°C, so the beach life is inviting. Precipitation increases significantly to 3.83 mm/day as afternoon thunderstorms become more frequent. This is the start of the low season - time to be patient and wait for the first tropical systems to stir the ocean.
Average Spot conditions at Lake Worth in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth.