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Conditions at Superbank in May
May: Cleanest Windows of the Year
May takes over with the year's highest clean-wind percentage at 63%. The average period continues to stretch to 8.8s and swell height remains around 3-4ft (1.1m). The energy source shifts slightly further south: E 30%, ESE 29%, SE 21% and SSE 6% all show up in the numbers. Offshore flow is led by straight S (19%), SSW (13%) and SSE (15%) - a textbook setup for the Superbank's north-facing exposure. Water temp cools to 23.3C, air temp averages 21.2C, and rainfall is moderate at 3.22mm/day. This is the opening of the high-quality small-to-mid winter window.
Average Spot conditions at Superbank in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Superbank 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 Superbank for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Superbank 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 Superbank.