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Conditions at Wilderness in May
May: Small, Clean and Groveling
May is the gateway to the low season. Average wave height drops to 3-4ft (1.1m) with an 8.7s period, and the wave rose is dominated by ENE (38%), NE (26%) and E (17.5%) windswell. There is still a little N and NNE energy, but the dominant signal is short-period easterly sea. For a west-north-west-facing beach, this is mostly too small and too east to produce anything memorable; a few soft corners and recreational waves form during the stronger E pulses.
Wind quality improves significantly: 64% of the time it is ideal for surfing, with E (27%) and ENE (29%) blowing offshore or cross-offshore. The water is warm at 27.9°C, air temp 26.8°C, and rainfall increases. May is best for beginners, longboarders, and anyone looking for a glassy small-wave fix rather than real power.
Average Spot conditions at Wilderness in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wilderness 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 Wilderness for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wilderness 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 Wilderness.