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Conditions at Lefthanders in May
May: Peak Quality and Size Balance
May is arguably the best ratio of size and quality at Lefthanders. Average swell height climbs to 7-8ft (2.3m) with a 12.9s period, and ideal wind frequency peaks at 29% - the highest of the year. Swell direction is textbook: SW (33.0%), WSW (16.5%), W (5.0%) and WNW (2.6%) dominate, while SSW (6.3%) is the only southern component of note. The larger 6-8ft (2-2.5m) class takes over, with over 8ft (2.5m+) waves starting to appear from strong Southern Ocean lows. Winds are the most balanced of the year; the offshore quadrant (NE/ENE/E/ESE) accounts for 23.8%, while onshore W and SW are present but not overwhelming. Water temperature cools to 19.9°C and rainfall increases to 2.84 mm/day as frontal systems become more frequent. If you want heavy, ridable Lefthanders, this is your month.
Average Spot conditions at Lefthanders in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lefthanders 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 Lefthanders for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lefthanders 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 Lefthanders.