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Conditions at Express Point in May
May: Autumn Gold at Express Point
May marks the beginning of the true prime season. The average swell height holds at 5ft (1.5m), but period bumps to 12.6s and ideal wind reaches 31 percent - tied for the best of the year. Swell direction widens slightly to include more western energy: SW at 44 percent, WSW at 18 percent, SSW at 11 percent, W at 6 percent, with WNW and NW also contributing. This is still favourable for Express Point because the WSW/W energy wraps into the SSW-facing stretch with plenty of power. The wind data are excellent: NNW is dominant at 19.3 percent, with NW and WNW adding another 16 percent combined. That creates clean, groomed surf with an offshore texture. Air temperature drops to 14.1°C and water temperature to 16.1°C; pack the rubber and enjoy arguably the most consistently good month of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Express Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Express Point 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 Express Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Express Point 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 Express Point.