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Conditions at Satellite Beach in May
May: Trade-Wind Grovelers
May marks the true arrival of summer's trade-wind pattern. Average swell height slips to 2ft (0.6m) and period to 7.9s, with ideal wind down to 11%. The favorable swell direction remains high at 89%, largely due to E at 37.7% and ESE at 18.8%, but most of that surf is below 3ft (0.9m). It is mostly 1-2ft (0.3-0.6m) to 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) windswell, rideable on a log or a grovel board but rarely exciting. Onshore and cross-shore flow from E, ESE and SE dominates, totaling well over 40%, while westerly offshore windows become rare and short-lived. Water temp climbs to 79F (26.0C), and occasional late-spring lows can still deliver a fun NE pulse. Keep expectations low and the board selection small.
Average Spot conditions at Satellite Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Satellite Beach 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 Satellite Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Satellite Beach 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 Satellite Beach.