Conditions at Stuart Public Beach in May
May: Trade-Wind Groveler Season
May slides fully into the summer pattern. Average swell height is 3ft (0.9m), period is 7.4s, and ideal wind drops to 21 percent. ENE is the dominant swell direction at 25%, followed by E at 21%, NE at 18%, and ESE at 13%, but the size profile is weak - most waves sit in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) bracket. This is longboard and high-volume shortboard territory; the waves are fun and punchy when the tide is right, but there is little power. The wind rose is dominated by ESE and E winds at 31%, blowing onshore or sideshore across the beach. When a SSW/SW afternoon sea breeze develops, the lines clean up, but the overall ceiling is low. Water temp is 25.5°C, air averages 25.7°C, and precipitation increases to 3.82 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Stuart Public Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Stuart Public 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 Stuart Public Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Stuart Public 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 Stuart Public Beach.