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Conditions at Table Top in May
May: Trade Winds Take Over
May is where the winter-swell concept finally gives way to the trade-wind summer. The average wave height slips to 3-4ft (1.1m), the period shortens to 8.7 seconds, and the wave rose becomes a sea of ENE and E energy. ENE is the dominant swell direction at 37.9%, with NE at 26.0% and E at 17.5%. The NNE contribution drops to 9.6%, while north and NNW are almost nonexistent at just 2.7%. For a north-northwest-facing reef like Table Top, this is the first full month where the direction is really wrong.
The saving grace is wind. The ideal-wind percentage jumps to 45%, and although ENE (28.6%) and E (27.2%) still lead, there are plenty of light southerly and southeast stretches that groom the surface. The result is a month of small, clean, groveling waves at Table Top rather than pumping walls. Water temperature climbs to 27.8°C, air temperatures average 26.8°C, and rainfall increases to 4.18mm/day, so afternoon showers become part of the routine.
Average Spot conditions at Table Top in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Table Top 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 Table Top for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Table Top 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 Table Top.