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Conditions at Ponce Inlet in May
May: Summer Windswell Fills In
May sees the surf settle into a more summer-like pattern. The average height drops to 1.0m (3.3ft) with a period of 7.8s. E and ESE swells dominate, combining for over 55% of all observations, but most of that energy is in the 0.5-1m range - small, fun-sized, but grovelling. The favourable NE-ENE swells still appear but lose overall share.
Trade winds from the E and ESE become the norm, resulting in only 35% ideal wind conditions. Water temperature rises to 25.8°C (78.4°F), and humidity starts to build. Rainfall increases to 3.09mm/day. This is a month for longboards and high-performance shortboards on small, clean mornings. The rare reinforcing swell can offer overhead waves, but expect mostly waist-high playful surf.
Average Spot conditions at Ponce Inlet in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponce Inlet 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 Ponce Inlet for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponce Inlet 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 Ponce Inlet.