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Conditions at North Street in May
May: Peak Swell Window, Summer Breeze Issues
By May, the swell direction is overwhelmingly favorable. E, ESE, SE and SSE combine for over 55% of the wave energy, led by SSE at 16.3%, SE at 14.5% and E at 14.7%, while S adds another 17.9%. Average height drops to 3-4ft (1.1m) and the period settles at 7.2 seconds, so North Street is in small, groveling territory. Surface conditions are the limiting factor: SSW winds dominate at 14.4%, and SW adds another 10.5%, bringing a bump. Still, the 27% ideal-wind days usually come with W-NNW breezes and clean waist-high lines. Water temps climb to 14.2°C.
Average Spot conditions at North Street in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North Street 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 North Street for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North Street 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 North Street.