Conditions at T-Street in May
May: Peak Spring Long Periods, Tough Conditions
May keeps the average swell height at 1.0m (3.3ft) while the average period reaches 13.7s, making it one of the most energetic swell months of spring. The distribution shifts further south and west: WSW at 38.2%, SW at 32.8%, W at 16.6% and SSW at 12.3%. The W and WSW windows produce occasional 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) waves and a few 1.5-2m sets, but the headline is the wind - ideal conditions fall to just 10%. The onshore regime fully takes over, with WSW, SW, W and SSW winds dominating the daily sea-breeze cycle. Water temp warms to 14.8°C, air averages 17.1°C, and rain almost disappears at 0.27mm/day. Surfing is possible, but only for the dedicated, and usually only in the early hours before the onshore wind ruins the surface.
Average Spot conditions at T-Street in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at T-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 T-Street for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at T-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 T-Street.