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Conditions at Broken Head in May
May: Westerly Wind and Longer Period Groundswell
May is all about transition. The average wave period has grown to 9.5s, giving the waves more push and consequence, and the ideal wind clock hits 59%. The trade-off is direction: SE and SSE swells become the dominant contributors, with S/SSE/S energy taking up more of the wave rose, while NE-ENE-E-ESE drops to around 38%. In practice, Broken Head becomes less of a pure east-swell magnet and more of a wind-swell and groundswell mix. Air temperatures cool to 20.5°C and water drops to 23.2°C; rainfall is moderate. When the westerlies blow during a rising tide, the east-facing banks still produce clean, powerful 4-6ft waves, albeit with a more southerly character.
Average Spot conditions at Broken Head in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Broken Head 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 Broken Head for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Broken Head 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 Broken Head.